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PREAMBLE Section 459 of the Merchant Shipping Act 2024 permits the Chief Executive Officer of the Maritime Authority of the Cayman Islands (CEO), with the approval of the Minister, to, by order, make such provisions to give effect to any provisions of an international agreement relating to merchant shipping or seafarers adopted by the United Kingdom and extended to the Islands and not otherwise prescribed in the Act. In accordance with section 459 of the Merchant Shipping Act 2024, the CEO makes the following order in respect of the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping and the Maritime Labour Convention.\", \"element\": \"section\", \"heading\": null}, {\"eId\": \"sec_1\", \"num\": \"1.\", \"text\": \"BACKGROUND 1.1 The International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping, 1978 as may be amended, modified or replaced (\u201cSTCW\u201d or \u201cSTCW Convention\u201d), requires officers onboard a Cayman Islands ship to hold a Certificate of Competency (CoC) issued in accordance with that Convention from a country whose standards of competency and training are considered to be equivalent to those of the United Kingdom. 1.2 In accordance with regulation I\/10 of STCW, holders of such a CoC also require an endorsement from the Cayman Islands Shipping Registry attesting to the acceptance of their CoC. 1.3 This Shipping Notice \u2013 \u2022 gives the list of countries whose Certificates of Competency are considered acceptable for service as an officer on a Cayman Islands ship; \u2022 gives details of countries whose Seafarer Medical Certificates are considered suitable for a seafarer serving on a Cayman Islands ship; \u2022 specifies the required testing and standards for eyesight (including colour vision) for seafarers; \u2022 outlines certain requirements for competence in the English language; \u2022 details measures to be adopted to prevent drug or alcohol abuse; Shipping Notice 01\/2024 (Rev 02) STCW & Recognition of Certificates of Competence (Continued) Page 2 of 10 Rev 02: 24 July 2025 \u2022 details requirements for the safe manning levels of pleasure vessels; \u2022 outlines how certain seafarers can demonstrate adequate knowledge of Cayman Islands laws and administrative procedures; \u2022 highlights requirements in the STCW Convention in relation to the responsibilities of companies, the IGF Code and the Polar Code; and \u2022 clarifies policy on the acceptance of on-line STCW training. 1.4 This Shipping Notice primarily applies to ships subject to the STCW and the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC), however Section 6 applies to pleasure vessels. 1.5 Shipping Notice 05\/2011 is revoked and replaced by this Shipping Notice. A reference to Shipping Notice 05\/2011 is to be taken as a reference to this Shipping Notice.\", \"element\": \"section\", \"heading\": null}, {\"eId\": \"sec_2\", \"num\": \"2.\", \"text\": \"LIST OF COUNTRIES 2.1 Valid Certificates of Competency issued by the following countries are considered acceptable for service as an officer on a Cayman Islands ship. For Yacht restricted Certificates of Competency, please see our Manning Policy Manual - Yachts engaged in trade 24m and over, available via https:\/\/www.cishipping.com\/forms. Certificates issuing Administration Notes \/ Limitations Algeria - Argentina - Australia Certificates issued from the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) only. State issued certificates are not accepted. Evidence of English is not required. Azerbaijan - Bangladesh - Belgium - Brazil - Bulgaria - Canada Evidence of English is not required. Cape Verde - Chile - China - Croatia - Cuba - Cyprus - Czech Republic - Denmark - Ecuador - Egypt - Shipping Notice 01\/2024 (Rev 02) STCW & Recognition of Certificates of Competence (Continued) Page 3 of 10 Rev 02: 24 July 2025 Certificates issuing Administration Notes \/ Limitations Estonia - Ethiopia - Faroe Islands - Fiji - Finland - France -. Georgia - Germany - Ghana - Greece - Hong Kong S.A.R Evidence of English is not required. Hungary Motorships Only. Iceland - India Evidence of English is not required. Indonesia - Iran Evidence of English is not required. Ireland Evidence of English is not required. Italy - Jamaica Evidence of English is not required. Japan - Jordan - Korea, Republic of - Latvia - Lithuania - Madagascar - Malaysia Evidence of English is not required. Malta Evidence of English is not required. Mexico - Montenegro - Morocco - Myanmar Evidence of English is not required. Netherlands - New Zealand Evidence of English is not required. Norway - Oman - Pakistan Evidence of English is not required. Shipping Notice 01\/2024 (Rev 02) STCW & Recognition of Certificates of Competence (Continued) Page 4 of 10 Rev 02: 24 July 2025 Certificates issuing Administration Notes \/ Limitations Peru - Philippines - Poland - Portugal - Romania - Russia - Senegal - Serbia - Singapore Evidence of English is not required. Slovenia - South Africa Evidence of English is not required. Spain - Sri Lanka Evidence of English is not required. Sweden - Tunisia - Turkey - Ukraine - Uruguay - United Kingdom Evidence of English not required. USA Evidence of English not required. Vietnam - 2.2 Where a country has employed the \u201cPrinciples governing near-coastal voyages\u201d (STCW I\/3) when issuing a Certificate of Competency, any Cayman Islands endorsement issued in recognition of such a certificate will be valid only for those same near-coastal voyages as defined by the issuing Administration and the underlying Certificate of Competency. 2.3 This list of countries will be updated from time to time and changes will be circulated by the re-issue of this Shipping Notice.\", \"element\": \"section\", \"heading\": null}, {\"eId\": \"sec_3\", \"num\": \"3.\", \"text\": \"CERTIFICATES OF MEDICAL FITNESS 3.1 In accordance with the Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention)(Medical Certification) Regulations, 2014, all seafarers serving on Cayman Islands ships are required to hold a valid medical certificate. 3.2 Medical certificates issued by, or on behalf of, a country listed on the \u201cSTCW Whitelist\u201d (IMO Circular MSC.1\/Circ. 1163, as amended refers) or a country which has ratified the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 are accepted for service on Cayman Islands ships. Such certificates must be issued in accordance with and contain the required information as specified under Regulation I\/9 of the STCW Convention. Shipping Notice 01\/2024 (Rev 02) STCW & Recognition of Certificates of Competence (Continued) Page 5 of 10 Rev 02: 24 July 2025 3.3 Medical certificates must clearly state that they are issued by, or on behalf of, the Government of an STCW Whitelist country. It is insufficient to hold a certificate issued by a doctor residing in one of the above countries if the certificate is not issued, by or on behalf of, the Government of that country. 3.4 Medical certificates must state that the seafarer meets the minimum in-service eyesight standards for seafarers contained in Table A-I\/9 of the STCW Code, noting that colour vision assessment only needs to be conducted every six years.\", \"element\": \"section\", \"heading\": null}, {\"eId\": \"sec_4\", \"num\": \"4.\", \"text\": \"PROFICIENCY IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE 4.1 It is a requirement that the officers on board a Cayman Islands ship, both at operational and management level, and irrespective of the common language of the ship, have an appropriate level of proficiency in the English language, commensurate with the functions the officer is permitted to perform. 4.2 Officers do not need to demonstrate proficiency in the English language if their CoC was issued by countries where \u201cEvidence of English is not required\u201d is indicated in the \u201cNotes\u201d section of the table in Section 2, above. MEASURES TO PREVENT DRUG OR ALCOHOL ABUSE AND THE PREVENTION OF FATIGUE 5.1 Ships subject to the STCW Convention are to implement measures for preventing the abuse of drugs and alcohol. These measures must ensure that no seafarer with a blood alcohol level greater than 0.05% (BAC) or 0.25mg\/l alcohol in their breath is to perform any designated safety, security or marine environmental duties. 5.2 In addition to the limitations on working hours contained in both STCW and MLC1, seafarers are reminded of their duty to use their non work hours so that they are properly rested prior to commencing their next period of duty. Watchkeepers\u2019 attention is drawn to STCW A-VIII\/19 to 23 and 56 to 58 regarding taking over a watch. MANNING OF PLEASURE VESSELS 6.1 The master of every ship is responsible for the safety of the ship and those on board. This includes ensuring that manning of a pleasure vessel is sufficient to safely execute any intended voyage. KNOWLEDGE OF MARITIME LEGISLATION 7.1 Officers serving at the \u201cmanagement level\u201d (masters, chief officers, chief engineers and second engineers) are required to have an appropriate knowledge of the maritime legislation of the Administration, relevant to the functions they are permitted to perform. 7.2 For officers on Cayman Islands ships this requirement is met by the officer being able to demonstrate knowledge of Cayman Islands Laws and Administrative Procedures (LAP) which is available from www.cishipping.com. 1 Please see Shipping Notice 05-2014 \u201cRequirements and Guidance for recording Hour of Work and Rest on Cayman Islands Flagged Vessels\u201d, as may be amended, modified or replaced. Shipping Notice 01\/2024 (Rev 02) STCW & Recognition of Certificates of Competence (Continued) Page 6 of 10 Rev 02: 24 July 2025 7.3 To further assist our seafarers with knowledge of LAP, seafarers are encouraged to also review our Master or Yachtmaster\u2019s Handbooks. These manuals are very useful day to day guides, please visit https:\/\/www.cishipping.com\/forms.\", \"element\": \"section\", \"heading\": null}, {\"eId\": \"sec_8\", \"num\": \"8.\", \"text\": \"APPLYING FOR AN ENDORSEMENT ATTESTING TO THE RECOGNITION OF A COC 8.1 To apply for an endorsement attesting to the recognition of a CoC, please visit https:\/\/www.cishipping.com\/services\/seafarers. 8.2 Completed applications and supporting documents should be submitted electronically to caymanregistry@cishipping.com, but may also be sent to our offices in George Town (Cayman Islands), Southampton (UK), Fort Lauderdale (USA) or France. 8.3 When applying for endorsements, candidates should ensure that applications are complete in all respects and that electronic copies of all required supporting documentation are included with the application. 8.4 Applicants should be aware that incomplete applications or missing supporting information can lead to lengthy delays in processing the application.\", \"element\": \"section\", \"heading\": null}, {\"eId\": \"sec_9\", \"num\": \"9.\", \"text\": \"THE POLAR AND IGF CODES 9.1 IMO has adopted the Polar Code and the Code of Safety for Ships using Gases or other Low-flashpoint Fuels (IGF Code). Both of these Codes require certain seafarers to hold Certificates of Proficiency when serving on \u2013 .1 ships subject to the IGF Code (STCW V\/3), and .2 ships operating in polar waters (STCW V\/4). 9.2 Certificates of Proficiency issued under STCW V\/3 or V\/4 do not require recognition by the issue of an endorsement for service on a Cayman Islands ship.\", \"element\": \"section\", \"heading\": null}, {\"eId\": \"sec_10\", \"num\": \"10.\", \"text\": \"ON BOARD FAMILIARISATION TRAINING 10.1 Before being assigned shipboard duties, all seafarers are required to have received familiarisation training in accordance with Section A-VI\/1 of the STCW Code.\", \"element\": \"section\", \"heading\": null}, {\"eId\": \"sec_11\", \"num\": \"11.\", \"text\": \"REFRESHER TRAINING 11.1 Seafarers qualified in accordance with the training listed below shall be required (as applicable), every five years, to provide evidence of having maintained the required standard of competence, to undertake the tasks, duties, and responsibilities \u2013 .1 Proficiency in Personal Survival Techniques, STCW Table A-VI\/1-1; .2 Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats, other than Fast Rescue Boats, STCW Table A-VI\/2-1; .3 Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats, STCW Table A-VI\/2-2; Shipping Notice 01\/2024 (Rev 02) STCW & Recognition of Certificates of Competence (Continued) Page 7 of 10 Rev 02: 24 July 2025 .4 Proficiency in Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting, STCW Table A-VI\/1-2; .5 Proficiency in Advanced Fire Fighting, STCW Table A-VI\/3 .6 Passenger ship Crowd Management training, STCW A-V\/2 para. 3 .7 Crisis Management and Human Behaviour STCW A-V\/2 para 4\", \"element\": \"section\", \"heading\": null}, {\"eId\": \"sec_12\", \"num\": \"12.\", \"text\": \"RESPONSIBILITIES OF COMPANIES 12.1 As well as placing responsibilities on masters and other seafarers, the STCW Convention also places responsibilities on the owners \/ managers of ships subject to STCW. The obligations are outlined in STCW I\/14 and in the Merchant Shipping (Manning, Hours of Rest and STCW) Regulations 2025, as may be amended or replaced. 12.2 In summary, these obligations relate to \u2013 .1 ensuring seafarers assigned to any of its ships are appropriately qualified in accordance with the STCW Convention; .2 ensuring its ships are manned in accordance with the applicable minimum safe manning document; .3 seafarers receiving the appropriate refresher and updating training; .4 full, readily available, records of seafarers being maintained (see STCW I\/14.4 for details of the information to be recorded); .5 ensuring seafarers are properly familiarised when assigned to its ships; .6 ensuring effective coordination of the ship\u2019s complement in emergency situations and when performing safety, security and pollution prevention duties; and .7 ensuring that there is an effective means of oral communication on board.\", \"element\": \"section\", \"heading\": null}, {\"eId\": \"sec_13\", \"num\": \"13.\", \"text\": \"WATCHKEEPING ARRANGEMENTS 13.1 In addition to the measures to prevent fatigue in Section 5 (above) masters are required to ensure that the principles of keeping a safe watch outlined in STCW A-VIII are implemented on board. 13.2 Such measures include \u2013 .1 The principles contained in STCW A-VIII\/2 Part 4-1 in relation to a navigation watch; .2 The principles contained in STCW A-VIII\/2 Part 4-2 in relation to an engineering watch; .3 The principles contained in STCW A-VIII\/2 Part 4-3 in relation to a radio watch; and .4 The principles contained in STCW A-VIII\/2 Part 5 in relation to watchkeeping in port. Shipping Notice 01\/2024 (Rev 02) STCW & Recognition of Certificates of Competence (Continued) Page 8 of 10 Rev 02: 24 July 2025 STCW COURSE APPROVAL AND ONLINE TRAINING 14.1 Following the growth of online training, we would like to clarify that we do not consider online distance learning to adequately cover the practical requirements as detailed in STCW Code 1978 (as amended) Sect A-VI\/1. Annex A details which STCW online training courses may be accepted for service on board Cayman Islands ships. 14.2 Annex A also details which approval is required i.e., certificates issued under the authority of any IMO 'Whitelist' country, (MSC.1\/Circ.1163 - as amended) or certificates to be issued under the authority of a Country listed in Section 2 of this notice. YACHTS WITH MULTIPLE ENGINE CONFIGURATIONS 15.1 The grade of STCW certificate required for Engineer Officers serving onboard yachts holding a Minimum Safe Manning Document for a large sailing or motor vessel issued under the provisions of the REG Yacht Code \u2013 Part A, will be based on the single highest rated engine (KW) when the yacht is fitted with two or more main engines. 15.2 For yachts with steerable propulsion, such as an azimuth thruster pod, the grade of STCW certificate required will be based on the highest rated thruster pod (kW). MERCHANT SHIPPING (MANNING, HOURS OF REST AND STCW) REGULATIONS, 2025 AMENDMENT 16.1 It is hereby confirmed that regulation 12, Merchant Shipping (Manning, Hours of Rest and STCW) Regulations, 2025 \u2018Shallers, firefighting and lifeboat drills\u2019 should be read as \u2018Musters, firefighting and lifeboat drills\u2019. STCW AMENDMENTS 17.1 Further to MSC.486(103), in STCW regulation I\/1.1, the following new definition is noted: \\\".44 High-voltage means an alternating current (AC) or direct current (DC) voltage in excess of 1,000 volts.\\\" 17.2 Further to MSC.487(103), in STCW Part A, sect A-I\/1.1.3.1, the definition for \\\"Operational level\\\" is replaced by the following: \\\".3.1 serving as officer in charge of a navigational or engineering watch or as designated duty engineer for periodically unmanned machinery spaces or as electro-technical officer or as radio operator on board a seagoing ship, and\\\" 17.3 Further to MSC.540(107), in STCW regulation I\/1.1, the following new definition is noted: \\\".45 Original form means a paper or an electronic form of any certificate required by the Convention, issued in the format approved by the Administration, provided that the minimum information, as required in paragraph 4 of section A-I\/2 of the STCW Code, is readily available.\\\" and  \\\"11 Subject to the provisions of regulation I\/10, paragraph 5, any certificate required by the Convention must be kept available in its original form on board the ship on which the holder is serving. If an electronic form* is used, the minimum required data must be accessible as defined by the Administration in accordance with the STCW Code, which is necessary to initiate a verification procedure. * Refer to the Guidelines on the use of electronic certificates of seafarers (MSC.1\/Circ.1665).\\\" Shipping Notice 01\/2024 (Rev 02) STCW & Recognition of Certificates of Competence (Continued) Page 9 of 10 Rev 02: 24 July 2025 17.4  Further to MSC.541(107), in STCW Part A, sect A-I\/2.4, the following new definition is noted \\\"4 In using formats which may be different from those set forth in this section, pursuant to regulation I\/2, paragraph 10, Parties shall ensure that in all cases: .1 all information relating to the identity and personal description of the holder, including name, date of birth, photograph and signature, along with the date on which the document was issued, shall be displayed on the same side of the documents; .2 all information relating to the capacity or capacities in which the holder is entitled to serve, in accordance with the applicable safe manning requirements of the Administration, as well as any limitations, shall be prominently displayed and easily identified; .3 the terms \\\"front\\\", \\\"back\\\" and \\\"overleaf\\\", as referred to in these provisions, are not applicable for certificates and endorsements in electronic form; and .4 an official seal, photograph and signature of seafarer are not necessary for certificates and endorsements in electronic form.\\\" Shipping Notice 01\/2024 (Rev 02) STCW & Recognition of Certificates of Competence (Continued) Page 10 of 10 Rev 02: 24 July 2025 Annex A Recognition of STCW Training Courses for Service onboard Cayman Islands vessels STCW Course (including Refresher Training unless stated) STCW Code Online training accepted Certificates issued under the authority of any IMO 'White List' country (MSC.1\/Circ.1163 - 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A reference to\nShipping Notice 05\/2011 is to be taken as a reference to this Shipping Notice.\n\n2.\nLIST OF COUNTRIES\n\n2.1\nValid Certificates of Competency issued by the following countries are considered\nacceptable for service as an officer on a Cayman Islands ship. For Yacht restricted\nCertificates of Competency, please see our Manning Policy Manual - Yachts engaged in\ntrade 24m and over, available via https:\/\/www.cishipping.com\/forms.\n\nCertificates\nissuing\nAdministration\nNotes \/ Limitations\nAlgeria\n-\nArgentina\n-\nAustralia\nCertificates issued from the Australian Maritime Safety\nAuthority (AMSA) only. State issued certificates are not\naccepted. Evidence of English is not required.\nAzerbaijan\n-\nBangladesh\n-\nBelgium\n-\nBrazil\n-\nBulgaria\n-\nCanada\nEvidence of English is not required.\nCape Verde\n-\nChile\n-\nChina\n-\nCroatia\n-\nCuba\n-\nCyprus\n-\nCzech Republic\n-\nDenmark\n-\nEcuador\n-\nEgypt\n-\n\nShipping Notice 01\/2024 (Rev 02)\nSTCW & Recognition of Certificates of Competence (Continued)\nPage 3 of 10\nRev 02: 24 July 2025\n\nCertificates\nissuing\nAdministration\nNotes \/ Limitations\nEstonia\n -\nEthiopia\n-\nFaroe Islands\n-\nFiji\n-\nFinland\n-\nFrance\n-.\nGeorgia\n-\nGermany\n-\nGhana\n-\nGreece\n-\nHong Kong S.A.R\nEvidence of English is not required.\nHungary\nMotorships Only.\nIceland\n-\nIndia\nEvidence of English is not required.\nIndonesia\n-\nIran\nEvidence of English is not required.\nIreland\nEvidence of English is not required.\nItaly\n-\nJamaica\nEvidence of English is not required.\nJapan\n-\nJordan\n-\nKorea, Republic of\n-\nLatvia\n-\nLithuania\n-\nMadagascar\n-\nMalaysia\nEvidence of English is not required.\nMalta\nEvidence of English is not required.\nMexico\n-\nMontenegro\n-\nMorocco\n-\nMyanmar\nEvidence of English is not required.\nNetherlands\n-\nNew Zealand\nEvidence of English is not required.\nNorway\n-\nOman\n-\nPakistan\nEvidence of English is not required.\n\nShipping Notice 01\/2024 (Rev 02)\nSTCW & Recognition of Certificates of Competence (Continued)\nPage 4 of 10\nRev 02: 24 July 2025\n\nCertificates\nissuing\nAdministration\nNotes \/ Limitations\nPeru\n-\nPhilippines\n-\nPoland\n-\nPortugal\n-\nRomania\n-\nRussia\n-\nSenegal\n-\nSerbia\n-\nSingapore\nEvidence of English is not required.\nSlovenia\n-\nSouth Africa\nEvidence of English is not required.\nSpain\n-\nSri Lanka\nEvidence of English is not required.\nSweden\n-\nTunisia\n-\nTurkey\n-\nUkraine\n-\nUruguay\n-\nUnited Kingdom\nEvidence of English not required.\nUSA\nEvidence of English not required.\nVietnam\n-\n\n2.2\nWhere a country has employed the \u201cPrinciples governing near-coastal voyages\u201d (STCW\nI\/3) when issuing a Certificate of Competency, any Cayman Islands endorsement issued\nin recognition of such a certificate will be valid only for those same near-coastal voyages\nas defined by the issuing Administration and the underlying Certificate of Competency.\n\n2.3\nThis list of countries will be updated from time to time and changes will be circulated by\nthe re-issue of this Shipping Notice.\n\n3.\nCERTIFICATES OF MEDICAL FITNESS\n\n3.1\nIn accordance with the Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention)(Medical\nCertification) Regulations, 2014, all seafarers serving on Cayman Islands ships are\nrequired to hold a valid medical certificate.\n\n3.2\nMedical certificates issued by, or on behalf of, a country listed on the \u201cSTCW Whitelist\u201d\n(IMO Circular MSC.1\/Circ. 1163, as amended refers) or a country which has ratified\nthe Maritime Labour Convention 2006 are accepted for service on Cayman Islands\nships. Such certificates must be issued in accordance with and contain the required\ninformation as specified under Regulation I\/9 of the STCW Convention.\n\nShipping Notice 01\/2024 (Rev 02)\nSTCW & Recognition of Certificates of Competence (Continued)\nPage 5 of 10\nRev 02: 24 July 2025\n\n3.3\nMedical certificates must clearly state that they are issued by, or on behalf of, the\nGovernment of an STCW Whitelist country. It is insufficient to hold a certificate issued by\na doctor residing in one of the above countries if the certificate is not issued, by or on\nbehalf of, the Government of that country.\n\n3.4\nMedical certificates must state that the seafarer meets the minimum in-service eyesight\nstandards for seafarers contained in Table A-I\/9 of the STCW Code, noting that colour\nvision assessment only needs to be conducted every six years.\n\n4.\nPROFICIENCY IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE\n\n4.1\nIt is a requirement that the officers on board a Cayman Islands ship, both at operational\nand management level, and irrespective of the common language of the ship, have an\nappropriate level of proficiency in the English language, commensurate with the functions\nthe officer is permitted to perform.\n\n4.2\nOfficers do not need to demonstrate proficiency in the English language if their CoC was\nissued by countries where \u201cEvidence of English is not required\u201d is indicated in the \u201cNotes\u201d\nsection of the table in Section 2, above.\n\n5\nMEASURES TO PREVENT DRUG OR ALCOHOL ABUSE AND THE PREVENTION OF\nFATIGUE\n\n5.1\nShips subject to the STCW Convention are to implement measures for preventing the\nabuse of drugs and alcohol. These measures must ensure that no seafarer with a blood\nalcohol level greater than 0.05% (BAC) or 0.25mg\/l alcohol in their breath is to perform\nany designated safety, security or marine environmental duties.\n\n5.2\nIn addition to the limitations on working hours contained in both STCW and MLC1,\nseafarers are reminded of their duty to use their non work hours so that they are properly\nrested prior to commencing their next period of duty. Watchkeepers\u2019 attention is drawn to\nSTCW A-VIII\/19 to 23 and 56 to 58 regarding taking over a watch.\n\n6\nMANNING OF PLEASURE VESSELS\n\n6.1\nThe master of every ship is responsible for the safety of the ship and those on board.\nThis includes ensuring that manning of a pleasure vessel is sufficient to safely execute\nany intended voyage.\n\n7\nKNOWLEDGE OF MARITIME LEGISLATION\n\n7.1\nOfficers serving at the \u201cmanagement level\u201d (masters, chief officers, chief engineers and\nsecond engineers) are required to have an appropriate knowledge of the maritime\nlegislation of the Administration, relevant to the functions they are permitted to perform.\n\n7.2\nFor officers on Cayman Islands ships this requirement is met by the officer being able to\ndemonstrate knowledge of Cayman Islands Laws and Administrative Procedures (LAP)\nwhich is available from www.cishipping.com.\n\n1 Please see Shipping Notice 05-2014 \u201cRequirements and Guidance for recording Hour of Work and Rest on Cayman Islands\nFlagged Vessels\u201d, as may be amended, modified or replaced.\n\nShipping Notice 01\/2024 (Rev 02)\nSTCW & Recognition of Certificates of Competence (Continued)\nPage 6 of 10\nRev 02: 24 July 2025\n\n7.3\nTo further assist our seafarers with knowledge of LAP, seafarers are encouraged to also\nreview our Master or Yachtmaster\u2019s Handbooks. These manuals are very useful day to\nday guides, please visit https:\/\/www.cishipping.com\/forms.\n\n8.\nAPPLYING FOR AN ENDORSEMENT ATTESTING TO THE RECOGNITION OF A\nCOC\n\n8.1\nTo apply for an endorsement attesting to the recognition of a CoC, please visit\nhttps:\/\/www.cishipping.com\/services\/seafarers.\n\n8.2\nCompleted applications and supporting documents should be submitted electronically to\ncaymanregistry@cishipping.com, but may also be sent to our offices in George Town\n(Cayman Islands), Southampton (UK), Fort Lauderdale (USA) or France.\n\n8.3\nWhen applying for endorsements, candidates should ensure that applications are\ncomplete in all respects and that electronic copies of all required supporting\ndocumentation are included with the application.\n\n8.4\nApplicants should be aware that incomplete applications or missing supporting\ninformation can lead to lengthy delays in processing the application.\n\n9.\nTHE POLAR AND IGF CODES\n\n9.1\nIMO has adopted the Polar Code and the Code of Safety for Ships using Gases or other\nLow-flashpoint Fuels (IGF Code). Both of these Codes require certain seafarers to hold\nCertificates of Proficiency when serving on \u2013\n\n.1\nships subject to the IGF Code (STCW V\/3), and\n\n.2\nships operating in polar waters (STCW V\/4).\n\n9.2\nCertificates of Proficiency issued under STCW V\/3 or V\/4 do not require recognition by\nthe issue of an endorsement for service on a Cayman Islands ship.\n\n10.\nON BOARD FAMILIARISATION TRAINING\n\n10.1 Before being assigned shipboard duties, all seafarers are required to have received\nfamiliarisation training in accordance with Section A-VI\/1 of the STCW Code.\n\n11.\nREFRESHER TRAINING\n\n11.1 Seafarers qualified in accordance with the training listed below shall be required (as\napplicable), every five years, to provide evidence of having maintained the required\nstandard of competence, to undertake the tasks, duties, and responsibilities \u2013\n\n.1\nProficiency in Personal Survival Techniques, STCW Table A-VI\/1-1;\n\n.2\nProficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats, other than Fast Rescue Boats,\nSTCW Table A-VI\/2-1;\n\n.3\nProficiency in Fast Rescue Boats, STCW Table A-VI\/2-2;\n\nShipping Notice 01\/2024 (Rev 02)\nSTCW & Recognition of Certificates of Competence (Continued)\nPage 7 of 10\nRev 02: 24 July 2025\n\n.4\nProficiency in Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting, STCW Table A-VI\/1-2;\n\n.5\nProficiency in Advanced Fire Fighting, STCW Table A-VI\/3\n\n.6\nPassenger ship Crowd Management training, STCW A-V\/2 para. 3\n\n.7\nCrisis Management and Human Behaviour STCW A-V\/2 para 4\n\n12.\nRESPONSIBILITIES OF COMPANIES\n\n12.1 As well as placing responsibilities on masters and other seafarers, the STCW Convention\nalso places responsibilities on the owners \/ managers of ships subject to STCW. The\nobligations are outlined in STCW I\/14 and in the Merchant Shipping (Manning, Hours of\nRest and STCW) Regulations 2025, as may be amended or replaced.\n\n12.2 In summary, these obligations relate to \u2013\n\n.1\nensuring seafarers assigned to any of its ships are appropriately qualified in\naccordance with the STCW Convention;\n\n.2\nensuring its ships are manned in accordance with the applicable minimum safe\nmanning document;\n\n.3\nseafarers receiving the appropriate refresher and updating training;\n\n.4\nfull, readily available, records of seafarers being maintained (see STCW I\/14.4 for\ndetails of the information to be recorded);\n\n.5\nensuring seafarers are properly familiarised when assigned to its ships;\n\n.6\nensuring effective coordination of the ship\u2019s complement in emergency situations\nand when performing safety, security and pollution prevention duties; and\n\n.7\nensuring that there is an effective means of oral communication on board.\n\n13.\nWATCHKEEPING ARRANGEMENTS\n\n13.1 In addition to the measures to prevent fatigue in Section 5 (above) masters are required\nto ensure that the principles of keeping a safe watch outlined in STCW A-VIII are\nimplemented on board.\n\n13.2\nSuch measures include \u2013\n\n.1\nThe principles contained in STCW A-VIII\/2 Part 4-1 in relation to a navigation watch;\n\n.2\nThe principles contained in STCW A-VIII\/2 Part 4-2 in relation to an engineering\nwatch;\n\n.3\nThe principles contained in STCW A-VIII\/2 Part 4-3 in relation to a radio watch; and\n\n.4\nThe principles contained in STCW A-VIII\/2 Part 5 in relation to watchkeeping in port.\n\nShipping Notice 01\/2024 (Rev 02)\nSTCW & Recognition of Certificates of Competence (Continued)\nPage 8 of 10\nRev 02: 24 July 2025\n\n14\nSTCW COURSE APPROVAL AND ONLINE TRAINING\n\n14.1 Following the growth of online training, we would like to clarify that we do not consider\nonline distance learning to adequately cover the practical requirements as detailed in\nSTCW Code 1978 (as amended) Sect A-VI\/1. Annex A details which STCW online\ntraining courses may be accepted for service on board Cayman Islands ships.\n14.2 Annex A also details which approval is required i.e., certificates issued under the\nauthority of any IMO 'Whitelist' country, (MSC.1\/Circ.1163 - as amended) or certificates to\nbe issued under the authority of a Country listed in Section 2 of this notice.\n\n15\nYACHTS WITH MULTIPLE ENGINE CONFIGURATIONS\n\n15.1 The grade of STCW certificate required for Engineer Officers serving onboard yachts\nholding a Minimum Safe Manning Document for a large sailing or motor vessel issued under\nthe provisions of the REG Yacht Code \u2013 Part A, will be based on the single highest rated\nengine (KW) when the yacht is fitted with two or more main engines.\n\n15.2 For yachts with steerable propulsion, such as an azimuth thruster pod, the grade of STCW\ncertificate required will be based on the highest rated thruster pod (kW).\n\n16\nMERCHANT SHIPPING (MANNING, HOURS OF REST AND STCW) REGULATIONS,\n2025 AMENDMENT\n\n16.1 It is hereby confirmed that regulation 12, Merchant Shipping (Manning, Hours of Rest and\nSTCW) Regulations, 2025 \u2018Shallers, firefighting and lifeboat drills\u2019 should be read as\n\u2018Musters, firefighting and lifeboat drills\u2019.\n\n17\nSTCW AMENDMENTS\n\n17.1 Further to MSC.486(103), in STCW regulation I\/1.1, the following new definition is noted:\n\".44 High-voltage means an alternating current (AC) or direct current (DC) voltage in excess\nof 1,000 volts.\"\n\n17.2 Further to MSC.487(103), in STCW Part A, sect A-I\/1.1.3.1, the definition for \"Operational\nlevel\" is replaced by the following: \".3.1 serving as officer in charge of a navigational or\nengineering watch or as designated duty engineer for periodically unmanned machinery\nspaces or as electro-technical officer or as radio operator on board a seagoing ship, and\"\n\n17.3 Further to MSC.540(107), in STCW regulation I\/1.1, the following new definition is noted:\n\".45 Original form means a paper or an electronic form of any certificate required by the\nConvention, issued in the format approved by the Administration, provided that the minimum\ninformation, as required in paragraph 4 of section A-I\/2 of the STCW Code, is readily\navailable.\" and  \"11 Subject to the provisions of regulation I\/10, paragraph 5, any certificate\nrequired by the Convention must be kept available in its original form on board the ship on\nwhich the holder is serving. If an electronic form* is used, the minimum required data must\nbe accessible as defined by the Administration in accordance with the STCW Code, which\nis necessary to initiate a verification procedure.\n* Refer to the Guidelines on the use of electronic certificates of seafarers\n(MSC.1\/Circ.1665).\"\n\nShipping Notice 01\/2024 (Rev 02)\nSTCW & Recognition of Certificates of Competence (Continued)\nPage 9 of 10\nRev 02: 24 July 2025\n\n17.4  Further to MSC.541(107), in STCW Part A, sect A-I\/2.4, the following new definition is noted\n               \"4 In using formats which may be different from those set forth in this section, pursuant to\nregulation I\/2, paragraph 10, Parties shall ensure that in all cases:\n\n               .1 all information relating to the identity and personal description of the holder, including\nname, date of birth, photograph and signature, along with the date on which the document\nwas issued, shall be displayed on the same side of the documents;\n\n               .2 all information relating to the capacity or capacities in which the holder is entitled to\nserve, in accordance with the applicable safe manning requirements of the Administration,\nas well as any limitations, shall be prominently displayed and easily identified;\n\n               .3 the terms \"front\", \"back\" and \"overleaf\", as referred to in these provisions, are not\napplicable for certificates and endorsements in electronic form; and\n\n               .4 an official seal, photograph and signature of seafarer are not necessary for certificates\nand endorsements in electronic form.\"\n\nShipping Notice 01\/2024 (Rev 02)\nSTCW & Recognition of Certificates of Competence (Continued)\nPage 10 of 10\nRev 02: 24 July 2025\n\nAnnex A\n\nRecognition of STCW Training Courses for Service onboard Cayman Islands vessels\nSTCW Course (including Refresher Training\nunless stated)\nSTCW Code\nOnline\ntraining\naccepted\nCertificates issued under\nthe authority of any IMO\n'White List' country\n(MSC.1\/Circ.1163 - as\namended)2\nPersonal Survival Techniques\nTable A-VI\/1-1\nN\nY\nFire Prevention and Fire Fighting\nTable A-VI\/1-2\nN\nY\nElementary First Aid\nTable A-VI\/1-3\nN\nY\nPersonal Safety and Social Responsibility\nTable A-VI\/1-4\nY\nY\nProficiency in Security Awareness\nTable A-VI\/6-1\nY\nY\nProficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats\nTable A-VI\/2-1\nN\nY\nProficiency in Fast Rescue Boats\nTable A-VI\/2-2\nN\nY\nAdvanced Fire Fighting\nTable A-VI\/3\nN\nY\nAdvanced Fire Fighting - Refresher only\nTable A-VI\/3\nY\nY\nMedical First Aid\nTable A-VI\/4-1\nN\nY\nMedical Care\nTable A-VI\/4-2\nN\nY\nBasic Oil and Chemical Tanker Training\nTable A-V\/1-1-1\nY\nN*\nBasic Liquefied Gas Tanker Training\nTable A-V\/1-2-1\nY\nN*\nAdvanced Oil\/Chemical Training\nTable A-V\/1-1-\n2\/3\nY\nN*\nAdvanced Liquefied Gas Tanker Training\nTable A-V\/1-2-2\nY\nN*\nProficiency for Seafarers with Designated\nSecurity Duties\nTable A-VI\/6-2\nY\nY\nProficiency for Ship Security Officers\nTable A-VI\/5\nY\nY\nCertification for Company Security Officers\nSee Note 1\nY\nY\nCrowd Management Training\nTable A-V\/2-1\nY\nY\nCrisis Management and Human Behaviour\nTraining\nTable A-V\/2-2\nY\nY\nPassenger Safety, Cargo Safety and Hull\nIntegrity Training for Ro-Ro Passenger Ships\nSect A-V\/2.5\nY\nY\nPolar Code Basic\nTable A-V\/4-1\nY\nY\nPolar Code Advanced\nTable A-V\/4-2\nY\nY\nBasic IGF (International Code of Safety for Ships\nUsing Gases or Other Low-Flashpoint Fuels)\nTable A-V\/3-1\nY\nN*\nAdvanced IGF (International Code of Safety for\nShips Using Gases or Other Low-Flashpoint\nFuels)\nTable A-V\/3-2\nN\nN*\n\nNote 1: Must be approved by an IMO \u201cWhitelist\u201d country as meeting the standards contained in IMO Model Course\n3.20 or MSC\/Circ.1154.\n\n2 N* means Certificates are only to be issued under the authority of a Country listed in Section 2 of this Shipping Notice","akn_extracted_at":"2026-06-22 15:39:25.523911+00","cms_id":"2024-0080","law_type":"subordinate","year":"2024","number":"80","title":"Notice - STCW Convention and the Issue of Endorsements Attesting to the Recognition of a Certificate of Competency (Rev 02)","status":"in_force"},"provenance":{"files":[{"file_id":"5692","expr_id":"622","kind":"akn_xml","filename":"2024-0080_SL 79 of 2025.akn.xml","source_url":null,"storage_path":"\/Users\/q\/kyleg-data\/working\/SUBORDINATE\/2024\/2024-0080\/2024-0080_SL 79 of 2025.akn.xml","content_md5":"ca900c369addc07694508eae1d9cc818","byte_size":"24399","http_last_modified":null,"fetched_at":"2026-06-22 15:39:25.645062+00"},{"file_id":"1243","expr_id":"622","kind":"pristine_pdf","filename":"2024-0080_SL 79 of 2025.pdf","source_url":"\/cms\/images\/LEGISLATION\/SUBORDINATE\/2024\/2024-0080\/2024-0080_SL 79 of 2025.pdf","storage_path":"\/Users\/q\/kyleg-data\/pristine\/SUBORDINATE\/2024\/2024-0080\/2024-0080_SL 79 of 2025.pdf","content_md5":"60f7c09bbf1d28c259229978312f159c","byte_size":"298378","http_last_modified":null,"fetched_at":"2026-06-21 23:09:35.996283+00"},{"file_id":"1244","expr_id":"622","kind":"working_pdf","filename":"2024-0080_SL 79 of 2025.pdf","source_url":"\/cms\/images\/LEGISLATION\/SUBORDINATE\/2024\/2024-0080\/2024-0080_SL 79 of 2025.pdf","storage_path":"\/Users\/q\/kyleg-data\/working\/SUBORDINATE\/2024\/2024-0080\/2024-0080_SL 79 of 2025.pdf","content_md5":"60f7c09bbf1d28c259229978312f159c","byte_size":"298378","http_last_modified":null,"fetched_at":"2026-06-21 23:09:35.996283+00"}],"paragraph_count":107,"latest_history":null},"quality":{"expr_id":"622","doc_id":"622","quality_state":"known_issue","quality_score":"59","needs_human_review":"t","deterministic_categories":"{duplicate_text,page_header_footer_noise,title_mismatch}","llm_categories":"{truncated_text,other}","repair_actions":"{collapse_duplicate_text,manual_review,reextract_full_text,strip_page_furniture,verify_title_metadata}","finding_severity_counts":"{\"low\": 1, \"medium\": 1}","finding_summary":"Sample appears truncated mid-sentence; 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