Marine Order 3 Consultation Draft
Marine Order 3 – Seafarer Certification (MO3) is the key piece of regulation under the Navigation Act 1912 that sets AMSA’s training and certification standards for seafarers to work on Australian ships. It provides the framework for:
- training and qualification,
- revalidation and endorsement of Certificates of Competency for Masters, Deck and Engineer Officers,
- Certificates of Proficiency for ratings, and
- Certificates of Recognition for certificates issued by foreign countries.
Key principles outlined within MO3 are derived from the International Convention of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW). STCW is a Convention of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) that Australia ratified in 1983.
This Convention applies in 153 countries and ensures minimum training and certification standards for the world’s 1.2 million seafarers are applied internationally. The STCW Convention was amended in 2010 at the Manila Conference.
This MO3 Consultation Draft brings into effect the changes to the Convention arising from the Manila amendments and also modernises the seafarer certificate structure to allow a more streamlined career pathway for seafarers.
An electronic version of the MO 3 Consultation Draft can be obtained here: www.amsa.gov.au/shipping_safety/marine_orders/MO3_Consultation/MO3_issue-111208A.pdf or by contacting mo3@amsa.gov.au
The MO3 Consultation Draft is supported by a number of explanatory documents to help explain the changes.
Fact Sheet 3 – Structure and Format
Fact Sheet 4 – Transition Arrangements
We are seeking your comments on Consultation Draft MO3, to provide feedback please use the following form: www.amsa.gov.au/shipping_safety/marine_orders/MO3_Consultation/MO3_Consultation_form.dot
Feedback is required by Friday, 2 March 2012
Briefing Sessions will be held to discuss the Marine Order 3 Consultation Draft to answer any questions and to receive feedback. Details on times and venues are below:
| Brisbane | Date: Monday, 30 January 2012 Venue: Nudgee Golf Club, 1207 Nudgee Road, Nudgee QLD 4014 Time: 1pm – 4pm |
Sydney |
Date: Tuesday, 31 January 2012 |
Melbourne |
Date: Wednesday, 1 February 2012 Time: 9:30am – 12:30pm |
| Fremantle | Date: Thursday, 2 February 2012 Venue: Fremantle Sailing Club, 151 Marine Terrace, Fremantle WA 6160 Time: 10am – 1pm |
Additional sessions will be held if there is suitable interest.