Published: 22 Feb 2017
Seafarers who currently hold a valid Integrated Rating Certificate of Proficiency (IR COP) and have revalidated prior to the 31/12/2016, may or may not hold the compliant qualification to sail on vessels which require STCW Reg II/5 & III/5 certificates.
Our understanding is that this includes vessels that sail under Norway, Panama and Antigua/Barbados flags, but may extend to other flags we are not aware of.
If the seafarer falls into this category and requires a STCW Reg II/5 & III/5, IR COP, they are eligible to apply to AMSA on the proviso that they have completed at least 7 months sea service since being issued with the STCW Reg II/4 & III/4 IR COP.
If the IR believes he/she is eligible for a Certificate of Proficiency as Integrated Rating issued as STCW Reg II/5 and Reg III/5 they should contact AMSA by either:
REVALIDATION
For those that have to revalidate their IR COP there are two routes available:
At the time of revalidation AMSA will determine if the IR is eligible for a STCW Reg II/5 & III/5, IR COP.
AMSA have advised that they have not issued any Minimum Safe Manning Documents to Australian registered vessels that require a seafarer to hold to Certificate of Proficiency STCW II/5 & III/5.
If a member is having any issues after contacting AMSA please contact your branch officials.