NVIC 12-14 Task 18.2.A

Application of leadership and team working skills

OICNW-C7.2 A knowledge of related international maritime conventions and recommendations, and national legislation

On a vessel or in a laboratory, when asked to identify maritime conventions and national legislation,

the candidate describes the basic international maritime conventions and national regulations.

The candidate describes the following:

1. International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS);

2. International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS);

3. International Safety Management Code (ISM);

4. International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers 1978, as amended (STCW);

5. MARPOL 73/78 and its Annexes;

6. Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA 90);

7. United States laws and regulations on inspection and manning of vessels;

8. United States laws and regulations on shipment and discharge of seamen;

9. US Coast Guard chemical testing requirements (46 CFR Part 16);

10. Department of Transportation Hazardous Materials training requirements; and

11. Onboard contracts, including labor contracts.