STCW 95 Help?

[mtskier]

Hi Folks,
Can any of you help me with the hierarchy of the STCW codes? I've been reading the manual but am not finding the answers that I'm looking for. I wrote to the CO & XO of the NMC and asked them for help - ya, I know...It was an expression of futility, but I felt better for a few minutes.

I have the following on page 4 - II/1; IV/2; VI/5. My questions pertain to the STCW codes referenced on my certificates of completion and whether or not they are all covered by the II/1 code? In particular:

GMDSS - It's listed in Capacities but shouldn't it be on page 4? My Cert from PMI says meets Table A-IV/2 of STCW
II/4 - RFPNW - I know that the CG has said that the OICNW covers it but employers WANT TO SEE it...
VI/1 - BST
VI/2 - Lifeboatman/ Rescue Craft
VI/3 - Advanced Fire fighting
VI/4 - MedPro
VIII/2 - BRM

Then there is my AB, AB what? It should be AB Limited. Should Lifeboatman be on there as well? This just seems to add to the frustration of the job hunt....Off to fix a Deere.
As always, any help greatly appreciated.
MTSKIER

[former contract evaluator]

Hi Folks,
Can any of you help me with the hierarchy of the STCW codes? I've been reading the manual but am not finding the answers that I'm looking for. I wrote to the CO & XO of the NMC and asked them for help - ya, I know...It was an expression of futility, but I felt better for a few minutes.

I have the following on page 4 - II/1; IV/2; VI/5. My questions pertain to the STCW codes referenced on my certificates of completion and whether or not they are all covered by the II/1 code? In particular:

GMDSS - It's listed in Capacities but shouldn't it be on page 4? My Cert from PMI says meets Table A-IV/2 of STCW
II/4 - RFPNW - I know that the CG has said that the OICNW covers it but employers WANT TO SEE it...
VI/1 - BST
VI/2 - Lifeboatman/ Rescue Craft
VI/3 - Advanced Fire fighting
VI/4 - MedPro
VIII/2 - BRM

Then there is my AB, AB what? It should be AB Limited. Should Lifeboatman be on there as well? This just seems to add to the frustration of the job hunt....Off to fix a Deere.
As always, any help greatly appreciated.
MTSKIER

do you hold an officer endorsement?

[former contract evaluator]

Mtskier
Don't know if this wil help you or not.
　

When a code is written the department is listed first followed by the level.
For example: II/2 Deck / Management
Departments: Capacities II Deck III Engineering
NOTE: STCW Codes that begin with numbers other than II/ or III/ do not designate the capacity a mariner can serve in. They would generally indicate training that had been accomplished, i.e. certificates that show compliance with VI/1 indicate completion of Basic Safety Training because that is the regulation that is defined by chapter VI of the STCW Code. Please refer to the STCW Code book published by the IMO for complete information or call MPT for assistance.
STCW Levels: 1 Operational 2 Management 3 <500 tons or <3000kw or certain restricted certificates varying by administration 4 Ratings (can be an engineering, deck or general yacht rating)
USCG Licenses & Corresponding STCW CODES DECK USCG LICENSE
STCW 95 REGULATION
LEVEL
Master Unlimited Tonnage
Unlimited Near Coastal or Oceans
A-II/2
Management
Mates (OICNW) Unlimited Tonnage
Chief Mate Unlimited Near Coastal or Oceans
A-II/2
Management
3rd or 2nd Mate Unlimited Near Coastal or Oceans
A-II/1
Operational
Master Limited Tonnage
1600grt/3000gt ITC
Near Coastal / Oceans
A-II/2
Management
Inland
non STCW 95
n/a
500grt
Near Coastal / Oceans
A-II/2
Management
Inland
non STCW 95
n/a
200 grt/500gt ITC
Domestic Near Coastal
non STCW 95
n/a
Inland
non STCW 95
n/a
Domestic Oceans
non STCW 95
n/a
ENGINEERING USCG LICENSE
STCW 95 Regulation
Level
QMED (see MMD)
Designated Duty Engineer (1000,4000,Unlimited)
A-III/1
Operational
Assistant Engineer Limited 1600grt/3000gt
A-III/1
Operational
Chief Engineer Limited -Near Coastal
A-III/2
Management
Chief Engineer Limited -Oceans 1600grt/3000gt
A-III/2
Management
Chief Engineer Uninspected Fishing Vessels*
A-III/2
Management
Chief Engineer Offshore Supply Vessels**
A-III/2
Management
3rd or 2nd Assistant Engineer Unlimited
A-III/1
Operational
First Assistant Engineer Unlimited
A-III/2
Management
Chief Engineer Unlimited
A-III/2
Management
MERCHANT MARINERS DOCUMENTS
STCW 95 Regulation
Level
Ordinary Seaman
non STCW 95
n/a
Specially Trained Ordinary Seaman (STOS) - RFPNW
A-II/4
Support (Rating)
Able Seaman - RFPNW
A-II/4
Support (Rating)
Qualified Member of Engine Department - RFPEW
A-III/4
Support (Rating)
*Limited to Uninspected Fishing Industry Vessels **Limited to Offshore Supply Vessels