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Section A-VI/1 (back to top)
Mandatory minimum requirements for
familiarization and basic safety training and instruction for all seafarers
Familiarization training
1 Before being assigned to shipboard duties,
all persons employed or engaged on a seagoing ship other than passengers, shall receive
approved familiarization training in personal survival techniques or receive sufficient
information and instruction, taking account of the guidance given in part B, to be able
to:
.1 communicate with other persons on board
on elementary safety matters and understand safety information symbols, signs and alarm
signals;
.2 know what to do if:
.2.1 a person falls overboard,
.2.2 fire or smoke is detected, or
.2.3 the fire or abandon ship alarm is
sounded;
.3 identify muster and embarkation
stations and emergency escape routes;
.4 locate and don life-jackets;
.5 raise the alarm and have basic
knowledge of the use of portable fire extinguishers;
.6 take immediate action upon encountering
an accident or other medical emergency before seeking further medical assistance on board;
and
.7 close and open the fire weathertight
and watertight doors fitted in the particular ship other than those for hull openings.
Basic training
2 Seafarers employed or engaged in any
capacity on board ship on the business of that ship as part of the ship's complement with
designated safety or pollution prevention duties in the operation of the ship shall,
before being assigned to any shipboard duties:
.1 receive appropriate approved basic
training or instruction in:
.1.1 personal survival techniques as set
out in table A-VI/1-1,
.1.2 fire prevention and fire-fighting
as set out in table A-VI/1-2,
.1.3 elementary first-aid as set out in
table A-VI/1-3, and
.1.4 personal safety and social
responsibilities as set out in table A-VI/1-4.
.2 be required to provide evidence of
having achieved the required standard of competence to undertake the tasks, duties and
responsibilities listed in column 1 of tables A-VI/1-1, A-VI/1-2, A-VI/1-3 and A-VI/1-4
within the previous five years through:
.2.1 demonstration of competence, in
accordance with the methods and the criteria for evaluating competence tabulated in
columns 3 and 4 of those tables; and
.2.2 examination or continuous
assessment as part of an approved training programme in the subjects listed in column 2 of
those tables.
3 The Administration may, in respect of ships
other than passenger ships of more than 500 gross tonnage engaged on international voyages
and tankers, if it considers that a ship's size and the length or character of its voyage
are such as to render the application of the full requirements of this section
unreasonable or impracticable, exempt to that extent the seafarers on such a ship or class
of ships from some of the requirements, bearing in mind the safety of people on board, the
ship and property and the protection of the marine environment.
Table A-VI/1-1
Specification of minimum standard of competence in
personal survival techniques
| COMPETENCE |
KNOWLEDGE,
UNDERSTANDING AND PROFICIENCY |
METHODS
FOR DEMONSTRATING COMPETENCE |
CRITERIA
FOR EVALUATING COMPETENCE |
| Survive
at sea in the event of ship abandonment |
Types
of emergency situations which may occur, such as collision, fire, foundering Types of life-saving appliances normally
carried on ships
Equipment in survival craft
Location of personal life-saving appliances
Principles concerning survival including:
.1 value of training and drills
.2 personal protective clothing and
equipment
.3 need to be ready for any emergency
.4 actions to be taken when called to
survival craft stations
.5 actions to be taken when required to
abandon ship
.6 actions to be taken when in the water
.7 actions to be taken when aboard a
survival craft
.8 main dangers to survivors |
Assessment
of evidence obtained from approved instruction or during attendance at an approved course
or approved in-service experience and examination, including practical demonstration of
competence to: .1 don a life-jacket .2
don and use an immersion suit
.3 safely jump from a height into the water
.4 right an inverted liferaft while wearing
a life-jacket
.5 swim while wearing a life-jacket
.6 keep afloat without a life-jacket
.7 board a survival craft from ship and
water while wearing a life-jacket |
Action
taken on identifying muster signals is appropriate to the indicated emergency and complies
with established procedures The
timing and sequence of individual actions are appropriate to the prevailing circumstance
and conditions and minimize potential dangers and threats to survival
Method of boarding survival craft is
appropriate and avoids dangers to other survivors
Initial actions after leaving the ship and
procedures and actions in water minimize threats to survival |
| Survive
at sea in the event of ship abandonment (continued) |
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.8
take initial actions on boarding survival craft to enhance chance of survival .9 stream a drogue or sea anchor
.10 operate survival craft equipment
.11 operate location devices, including
radio equipment |
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Table A-VI/1-2
Specification of minimum standard of competence in
fire prevention and fire-fighting
| COMPETENCE |
KNOWLEDGE,
UNDERSTANDING AND PROFICIENCY |
METHODS
FOR DEMONSTRATING COMPETENCE |
CRITERIA
FOR EVALUATING COMPETENCE |
| Minimize the
risk of fire and maintain a state of readiness to respond to emergency situations
involving fire |
Shipboard
fire-fighting organization Location
of fire-fighting appliances and emergency escape routes
The elements of fire and explosion (the fire
triangle)
Types and sources of ignition
Flammable materials, fire hazards and spread
of fire
The need for constant vigilance
Actions to be taken on board ship
Fire and smoke detection and automatic alarm
systems
Classification of fire and applicable
extinguishing agents |
Assessment of
evidence obtained from approved instruction or attendance at an approved course |
Initial actions
on becoming aware of an emergency conform with accepted practices and procedures Action taken on identifying muster signals is
appropriate to the indicated emergency and complies with established procedures |
| COMPETENCE |
KNOWLEDGE,
UNDERSTANDING AND PROFICIENCY |
METHODS
FOR DEMONSTRATING COMPETENCE |
CRITERIA
FOR EVALUATING COMPETENCE |
| Fight and
extinguish fires |
Fire-fighting
equipment and its location on-board Instruction
in:
.1 fixed installations
.2 firefighter's outfits
.3 personal equipment
.4 fire-fighting appliances and equipment
.5 fire-fighting methods
.6 fire-fighting agents
.7 fire-fighting procedures
.8 use of breathing apparatus for fighting
fires and effecting rescues |
Assessment of
evidence obtained from approved instruction or during attendance at an approved course
including practical demonstration in spaces which provide truly realistic training
conditions (e.g. simulated shipboard conditions) and, whenever possible and practical, in
darkness, of the ability to: .1 use
various types of portable fire extinguishers
.2 use self-contained breathing apparatus
.3 extinguish smaller fires, e.g. electrical
fires, oil fires, propane fires
.4 extinguish extensive fires with water
using jet and spray nozzles
.5 extinguish fires with foam, powder or any
other suitable chemical agent
.6 enter and pass through with lifeline but
without breathing apparatus a compartment into which high expansion foam has been injected |
Clothing and
equipment are appropriate to the nature of the fire-fighting operations The timing and sequence of individual actions
are appropriate to the prevailing circumstances and conditions
Extinguishment of fire is achieved using
appropriate procedures, techniques and fire-fighting agents
Breathing apparatus procedures and
techniques comply with accepted practices and procedures |
| Fight and
extinguish fires (continued) |
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.7 fight fire
in smoke-filled enclosed spaces wearing self-contained breathing apparatus .8 extinguish fire with water fog, or any other
suitable fire-fighting agent in an accommodation room or simulated engine-room with fire
and heavy smoke
.9 extinguish oil fire with fog applicator
and spray nozzles, dry chemical powder or foam applicators
.10 effect a rescue in a smoke-filled space
wearing breathing apparatus |
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Table A-VI/1-3
Specification of minimum standard of competence in
elementary first aid
| COMPETENCE |
KNOWLEDGE,
UNDERSTANDING AND PROFICIENCY |
METHODS
FOR DEMONSTRATING COMPETENCE |
CRITERIA
FOR EVALUATING COMPETENCE |
| Take
immediate action upon encountering an accident or other medical emergency |
Assessment
of needs of casualties and threats to own safety Appreciation of body structure and functions
Understanding of immediate measures to be
taken in cases of emergency, including the ability to:
.1 position casualty
.2 apply resuscitation techniques
.3 control bleeding
.4 apply appropriate measures of basic shock
management
.5 apply appropriate measures in event of
burns and scalds, including accidents caused by electric current
.6 rescue and transport a casualty
.7 improvise bandages and use materials in
emergency kit |
Assessment
of evidence obtained from approved instruction or during attendance at an approved course |
The
manner and timing of raising the alarm is appropriate to the circumstances of the accident
or medical emergency The
identification of probable cause, nature and extent of injuries is prompt and complete and
the priority and sequence of actions is proportional to any potential threat to life
Risk of further harm to self and casualty is
minimized at all times |
Table A-VI/1-4
Specification of minimum standard of competence in
personal safety and social responsibilities
| COMPETENCE |
KNOWLEDGE,
UNDERSTANDING AND PROFICIENCY |
METHODS
FOR DEMONSTRATING COMPETENCE |
CRITERIA
FOR EVALUATING COMPETENCE |
| Comply with
emergency procedures |
Types of
emergency which may occur, such as collision, fire, foundering Knowledge of shipboard contingency plans for response to
emergencies
Emergency signals and specific duties
allocated to crew members in the muster list; muster stations; correct use of personal
safety equipment
Action to take on discovering potential
emergency, including fire, collision, foundering and ingress of water into the ship
Action to take on hearing emergency alarm signals
Value of training and drills
Knowledge of escape routes and internal
communication and alarm systems |
Assessment of
evidence obtained from approved instruction or during attendance at an approved course |
Initial action
on becoming aware of an emergency conforms to established emergency response procedures
Information given on raising alarm is
prompt, accurate, complete and clear |
| Take
precautions to prevent pollution of the marine environment |
Effects of
operational or accidental pollution of the marine environment Basic environmental protection procedures |
Assessment of
evidence obtained from approved instruction or during attendance at an approved course |
Organizational
procedures designed to safeguard the marine environment are observed at all times |
| COMPETENCE |
KNOWLEDGE,
UNDERSTANDING AND PROFICIENCY |
METHODS
FOR DEMONSTRATING COMPETENCE |
CRITERIA
FOR EVALUATING COMPETENCE |
| Observe safe
working practices |
Importance of
adhering to safe working practices at all times Safety and protective devices available to protect against
potential hazards aboard ship
Precautions to be taken prior to entering
enclosed spaces
Familiarization with international measures
concerning accident prevention and occupational health* |
Assessment of
evidence obtained from approved instruction or during attendance at an approved course |
Safe working
practices are observed and appropriate safety and protective equipment is correctly used
at all times |
| Understand
orders and be understood in relation to shipboard duties |
Ability to
understand orders and to communicate with others in relation to shipboard duties |
Assessment of
evidence obtained from approved instruction or during attendance at an approved course |
Communications
are clear and effective at all times |
| Contribute to
effective human relationships on board ship |
Importance of
maintaining good human and working relationships aboard ship Social responsibilities; employment conditions; individual rights
and obligations; dangers of drug and alcohol abuse |
Assessment of
evidence obtained from approved instruction or during attendance at an approved course |
Expected
standards of work and behaviour are observed at all times |
Section A-VI/2 (back to top>
Mandatory minimum requirements for the
issue of certificates of proficiency in survival craft, rescue boats and fast rescue boats
Proficiency in survival craft and rescue
boats other than fast rescue boats
Standard of Competence
1 Every candidate for a certificate of
proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats other than fast rescue boats shall be
required to demonstrate competence to undertake the tasks, duties and responsibilities
listed in column 1 of table A-VI/2-1.
2 The level of knowledge of the subjects
listed in column 2 of table A-VI/2-1 shall be sufficient to enable the candidate to launch
and take charge of a survival craft or rescue boat in emergency situations*.
3 Training and experience to achieve the
necessary level of theoretical knowledge, understanding and proficiency shall take account
of the guidance given in part B of this Code.
4 Every candidate for certification shall be
required to provide evidence of having achieved the required standard of competence within
the previous five years through:
.1 demonstration of competence to
undertake the tasks, duties and responsibilities listed in column 1 of table A-VI/2-1, in
accordance with the methods for demonstrating competence and the criteria for evaluating
competence tabulated in columns 3 and 4 of that table; and
.2 examination or continuous assessment as
part of an approved training programme covering the material set out in column 2 of table
A-VI/2-1.
Proficiency in fast rescue boats
Standard of competence
5 Every candidate for a certificate of
proficiency in fast rescue boats shall be required to demonstrate competence to undertake
the tasks, duties and responsibilities listed in column 1 of table A-VI/2-2.
6 The level of knowledge of the subjects
listed in column 2 of table A-VI/2-2 shall be sufficient to enable the candidate to launch
and take charge of a fast rescue boat in emergency situations.
7 Training and experience to achieve the
necessary level of theoretical knowledge, understanding and proficiency shall take account
of the guidance given in part B of this Code.
8 Every candidate for certification shall be
required to provide evidence of having achieved the required standard of competence within
the previous five years through:
.1 demonstration of competence to
undertake the tasks, duties and responsibilities listed in column 1 of table A-VI/2-2, in
accordance with the methods for demonstrating competence and the criteria for evaluating
competence tabulated in columns 3 and 4 of that table; and
.2 examination or continuous assessment as
part of an approved training programme covering the material set out in column 2 of table
A-VI/2-2.
Table A-VI/2-1
Specification of the minimum standard of competence in
survival craft and rescue boats other than fast rescue boats
| COMPETENCE |
KNOWLEDGE,
UNDERSTANDING AND PROFICIENCY |
METHODS
FOR DEMONSTRATING COMPETENCE |
CRITERIA
FOR EVALUATING COMPETENCE |
| Take charge of
a survival craft or rescue boat during and after launch |
Construction
and outfit of survival craft and rescue boats and individual items of their equipment
Particular characteristics and facilities of
survival craft and rescue boats
Various types of device used for launching
survival craft and rescue boats
Methods of launching survival craft into a
rough sea
Methods of recovering survival craft
Action to be taken after leaving the ship
Methods of launching and recovering rescue
boats in a rough sea |
Assessment of
evidence obtained from practical demonstration of ability to: .1 right an inverted liferaft while wearing a life-jacket
.2 interpret the markings on survival craft
as to the number of persons they are intended to carry
.3 give correct commands for launching and
boarding survival craft, clearing the ship and handling and disembarking persons from
survival craft
.4 prepare and safely launch survival craft
and clear the ship's side quickly
.5 safely recover survival craft and rescue
boats
Using: inflatable liferaft and open or
enclosed lifeboat with inboard engine |
Preparation,
boarding and launching of survival craft are within equipment limitations and enable
survival craft to clear the ship safely Initial actions on leaving the ship minimize threat to survival
Recovery of survival craft and rescue boats
is within equipment limitations |
| Operate a
survival craft engine |
Methods of
starting and operating a survival craft engine and its accessories together with the use
of the fire extinguisher provided |
Assessment of
evidence obtained from practical demonstration of ability to start and operate an inboard
engine fitted in an open or enclosed lifeboat |
Propulsion is
available and maintained as required for manoeuvring |
| COMPETENCE |
KNOWLEDGE,
UNDERSTANDING AND PROFICIENCY |
METHODS
FOR DEMONSTRATING COMPETENCE |
CRITERIA
FOR EVALUATING COMPETENCE |
| Manage
survivors and survival craft after abandoning ship |
Handling
survival craft in rough weather Use
of painter, sea anchor and all other equipment
Apportionment of food and water in survival
craft
Action taken to maximize detectability and
location of survival craft
Method of helicopter rescue
Effects of hypothermia and its prevention;
use of protective covers and garments including immersion suits and thermal protective
aids
Use of rescue boats and motor lifeboats for
marshalling liferafts and rescue of survivors and persons in the sea
Beaching survival craft |
Assessment of
evidence obtained from practical demonstration of ability to: .1 row and steer a boat and steer by compass
.2 use individual items of equipment of
survival craft
.3 rig devices to aid location |
Survival
management is appropriate to prevailing circumstances and conditions |
| Use locating
devices, including communication and signalling apparatus and pyrotechnics |
Radio
life-saving appliances carried in survival craft, including satellite EPIRBs and SARTs
Pyrotechnic distress signals |
Assessment of
evidence obtained from practical demonstration of ability to: .1 use portable radio equipment for survival craft
.2 use signalling equipment, including
pyrotechnics |
Use and choice
of communication and signalling apparatus is appropriate to prevailing circumstances and
conditions |
| COMPETENCE |
KNOWLEDGE,
UNDERSTANDING AND PROFICIENCY |
METHODS
FOR DEMONSTRATING COMPETENCE |
CRITERIA
FOR EVALUATING COMPETENCE |
| Apply first aid
to survivors |
Use of the
first aid kit and resuscitation techniques Management of injured persons, including control of bleeding and shock |
Assessment of
evidence obtained from practical demonstration of ability to deal with injured persons
both during and after abandonment using first aid kit and resuscitation techniques |
Identification
of the probable cause, nature and extent of injuries or condition is prompt and accurate
Priority and sequence of treatment minimizes
any threat to life |
Table A-VI/2-2
Specification of the minimum standard of competence
in fast rescue boats
| COMPETENCE |
KNOWLEDGE,
UNDERSTANDING AND PROFICIENCY |
METHODS
FOR DEMONSTRATING COMPETENCE |
CRITERIA
FOR EVALUATING COMPETENCE |
| Take charge of
a fast rescue boat during and after launch |
Construction
and outfit of fast rescue boats and individual items of their equipment Particular characteristics and facilities of
fast rescue boats
Safety precautions during launch and
recovery of a fast rescue boat
Procedures for righting a capsized fast
rescue boat
How to handle a fast rescue boat in
prevailing and adverse weather and sea conditions
Navigational and safety equipment available
in a fast rescue boat
Search patterns and environmental factors
affecting their execution
Assessment of the readiness of fast rescue
boats and related equipment for immediate use |
Assessment of
evidence obtained from practical demonstration of ability to: .1 control safe launching and recovery of a fast rescue boat
.2 right a capsized fast rescue boat
.3 handle a fast rescue boat in prevailing
weather and sea conditions
.4 swim in special equipment
.5 use communication and signalling
equipment between the fast rescue boat and a helicopter and a ship
.6 use the emergency equipment carried |
Preparation,
boarding, launching and operation of fast rescue boats is within equipment limitations |
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Knowledge of
the maintenance, emergency repairs, normal inflation and deflation of buoyancy
compartments of inflated fast rescue boats |
.7 recover a
casualty from the water and transfer a casualty to a rescue helicopter or to a ship or to
a place of safety .8 carry out search
patterns taking account of environmental factors |
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| Operate a fast
rescue boat engine |
Methods of
starting and operating a fast rescue boat engine and its accessories |
Assessment of
evidence obtained from practical demonstration of ability to start and operate a fast
rescue boat engine |
Engine is
started and operated as required for manoeuvring |
Section A-VI/3 (back to top)
Mandatory minimum training in advanced
fire-fighting
Standard of competence
1 Seafarers designated to control
fire-fighting operations shall have successfully completed advanced training in techniques
for fighting fire, with particular emphasis on organization, tactics and command, and
shall be required to demonstrate competence to undertake the tasks, duties and
responsibilities listed in column 1 of table A-VI/3.
2 The level of knowledge and understanding of
the subjects listed in column 2 of table A-VI/3 shall be sufficient for the effective
control of fire-fighting operations on board ship.*
3 Training and experience to achieve the
necessary level of theoretical knowledge, understanding and proficiency shall take account
of the guidance given in part B of this Code.
4 Every candidate for certification shall be
required to provide evidence of having achieved the required standard of competence within
the previous five years, in accordance with the methods for demonstrating competence and
the criteria for evaluating competence tabulated in columns 3 and 4 of table A-VI/3.
Table A-VI/3
Specification of minimum standard of competence in
advanced fire-fighting
| COMPETENCE |
KNOWLEDGE,
UNDERSTANDING AND PROFICIENCY |
METHODS
FOR DEMONSTRATING COMPETENCE |
CRITERIA
FOR EVALUATING COMPETENCE |
| Control
fire-fighting operations aboard ships |
Fire-fighting
procedures at sea and in port with particular emphasis on organization, tactics and
command Use of water for
fire-extinguishing, the effect on ship stability, precautions and corrective procedures
Communication and co-ordination during
fire-fighting operations
Ventilation control, including smoke
extractor
Control of fuel and electrical systems
Fire-fighting process hazards (dry
distillation, chemical reactions, boiler uptake fires, etc.)
Fire-fighting involving dangerous goods
Fire precautions and hazards associated with
the storage and handling of materials (paints, etc.)
Management and control of injured persons
Procedures for co-ordination with
shore-based fire fighters |
Practical
exercises and instruction conducted under approved and truly realistic training conditions
(e.g.: simulated shipboard conditions) and, whenever possible and practicable, in darkness |
Actions taken
to control fires are based on a full and accurate assessment of the incident using all
available sources of information The
order of priority, timing and sequence of actions are appropriate to the overall
requirements of the incident and to minimize damage and potential damage to the ship,
injuries to personnel and impairment of the operational effectiveness of the ship
Transmission of information is prompt,
accurate, complete and clear
Personal safety during fire control
activities is safeguarded at all times |
| COMPETENCE |
KNOWLEDGE,
UNDERSTANDING AND PROFICIENCY |
METHODS
FOR DEMONSTRATING COMPETENCE |
CRITERIA
FOR EVALUATING COMPETENCE |
| Organize and
train fire parties |
Preparation of
contingency plans Composition and
allocation of personnel to fire parties
Strategies and tactics for control of fires
in various parts of the ship |
Practical
exercises and instruction conduct under approved and truly realistic training conditions,
e.g. simulated shipboard conditions |
Composition and
organization of fire control parties ensure the prompt and effective implementation of
emergency plans and procedures |
| Inspect and
service fire detection and extinguishing systems and equipment |
Fire detection
systems; fixed fire-extinguishing systems; portable and mobile fire-extinguishing
equipment including appliances, pumps and rescue, salvage, life support, personal
protective and communication equipment Requirements for statutory and classification surveys |
Practical
exercises using approved equipment and systems in a realistic training environment |
Operational
effectiveness of all fire detection and extinguishing systems and equipment is maintained
at all times in accordance with performance specifications and legislative requirements |
| Investigate and
compile reports on incidents involving fire |
Assessment of
cause of incidents involving fire |
Practical
exercises in a realistic training environment |
Causes of fire
are identified and the effectiveness of counter measures are evaluated |
Section A-VI/4 (back to top)
Mandatory minimum requirements related to
medical first aid and medical care
Standard of competence for seafarers
designated to provide medical first aid on board ship
1 Every seafarer who is designated to provide
medical first aid on board ship shall be required to demonstrate the competence to
undertake the tasks, duties and responsibilities listed in column 1 of table A-VI/4-1.
2 The level of knowledge of the subjects
listed in column 2 of table A-VI/4-1 shall be sufficient to enable the designated seafarer
to take immediate effective action in the case of accidents or illness likely to occur on
board ship.*
3 Every candidate for certification under the
provisions of regulation VI/4, paragraph 1 shall be required to provide evidence that the
required standard of competence has been achieved in accordance with the methods for
demonstrating competence and the criteria for evaluating competence tabulated in columns 3
and 4 of table A-VI/4-1.
Standard of competence for seafarers
designated to take charge of medical care on board ship
4 Every seafarer who is designated to take
charge of medical care on board ship shall be required to demonstrate the competence to
undertake the tasks, duties and responsibilities listed in column 1 of table A-VI/4-2.
5 The level of knowledge of the subjects
listed in column 2 of table A-VI/4-2 shall be sufficient to enable the designated seafarer
to take immediate effective action in the case of accidents or illness likely to occur on
board ship.**
6 Every candidate for certification under the
provisions of regulation VI/4, paragraph 2 shall be required to provide evidence that the
required standard of competence has been achieved in accordance with the methods for
demonstrating competence and the criteria for evaluating competence tabulated in columns 3
and 4 of table A-VI/4-2.
Table A-VI/4-1
Specification of minimum standard of proficiency in
medical first aid
| COMPETENCE |
KNOWLEDGE,
UNDERSTANDING AND PROFICIENCY |
METHODS
FOR DEMONSTRATING COMPETENCE |
CRITERIA
FOR EVALUATING COMPETENCE |
| Apply immediate
first aid in the event of accident or illness on board |
First aid kit
Body structure and function
Toxicological hazards on board, including
use of the Medical First Aid Guide for Use in Accidents Involving Dangerous Goods (MFAG)
or its national equivalent
Examination of casualty or patient
Spinal injuries
Burns, scalds and effects of cold fractures,
dislocations and muscular injuries
Medical care of rescued persons
Radio-medical advice
Pharmacology
Sterilisation
Cardiac arrest, drowning and asphyxia |
Assessment of
evidence obtained from practical instruction |
The
identification of probable cause, nature and extent of injuries is prompt, complete and
conforms to current first aid practice Risk of harm to self and others is minimized at all times
Treatment of injuries and the patients
condition is appropriate, conforms to recognized first aid practice and international
guidelines |
Table A-VI/4-2
Specification of minimum standard of proficiency for
persons in charge of medical care on board ship
| COMPETENCE |
KNOWLEDGE,
UNDERSTANDING AND PROFICIENCY |
METHODS
FOR DEMONSTRATING COMPETENCE |
CRITERIA
FOR EVALUATING COMPETENCE |
| Provide
medical care to the sick and injured while they remain on board |
Care
of casualty involving: .1 head and
spinal injuries
.2 injuries of ear, nose, throat and eyes
.3 external and internal bleeding
.4 burns, scalds and frostbite
.5 fractures, dislocations and muscular
injuries
.6 wounds, wound healing and infection
.7 pain relief
.8 techniques of sewing and clamping
.9 management of acute abdominal conditions
.10 minor surgical treatment
.11 dressing and bandaging
Aspects of nursing:
.1 general principles
.2 nursing care |
Assessment
of evidence obtained from practical instruction and demonstration Where practicable, approved practical experience at a hospital or
similar establishment |
Identification
of symptoms is based on the concepts of clinical examination and medical history Protection against infection and spread of
diseases is complete and effective
Personal attitude is calm, confident and
reassuring
Treatment of injury or condition is
appropriate and conforms to accepted medical practice and relevant national and
international medical guides
The dosage and application of drugs and
medication complies with manufacturers' recommendations and accepted medical practice
The significance of changes in patients'
condition is promptly recognized |
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medical care to the sick and injured while they remain on board (continued) |
Diseases,
including: .1 medical conditions and
emergencies
.2 sexually transmitted diseases
.3 tropical and infectious diseases
Alcohol and drug abuse
Dental care
Gynaecology, pregnancy and childbirth
Medical care of rescued persons
Death at sea
Hygiene
Disease prevention including:
.1 disinfection, disinfestation, de-ratting
.2 vaccinations
Keeping records and copies of applicable
regulations:
.1 keeping medical records
.2 international and national maritime
medical regulations |
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| COMPETENCE |
KNOWLEDGE,
UNDERSTANDING AND PROFICIENCY |
KNOWLEDGE,
UNDERSTANDING AND PROFICIENCY |
CRITERIA
FOR EVALUATING COMPETENCE |
| Participate
in co-ordinated schemes for medical assistance to ships |
External
assistance, including: .1
radio-medical advice
.2 transportation of the ill and injured,
including helicopter evacuation
.3 medical care of sick seafarers involving
co-operation with port health authorities or outpatient wards in port |
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Clinical
examination procedures are complete and comply with instructions received The method and preparation for evacuation is in
accordance with recognized procedures and is designed to maximize the welfare of the
patient
Procedures for seeking radio-medical advice
conform to established practice and recommendations |
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