1 The provisions of the STCW Convention apply
to the maritime personnel of self-propelled MOUs proceeding on voyages.
2 The provisions of the STCW Convention do not
apply to non-self-propelled MOUs or to MOUs on station.
3 When considering appropriate standards of training
and certification when an MOU is on station, the country of registry
should take account of relevant IMO recommendations. In particular,
all maritime crew members on self-propelled MOUs and, where required,
on other units should meet the requirements of the STCW Convention,
as amended.
4 Self-propelled MOUs proceeding on international
voyages are required to carry safe manning documents.
5 MOUs on station are subject to the national
legislation of the coastal State in whose Exclusive Economic Zone
(EEZ) they are operating. Such coastal States should also take account
of relevant IMO recommendations and should not prescribe higher standards
for MOUs registered in other countries than the standards applied
to MOUs registered in that coastal State.
6 All special personnel employed on board MOUs
(whether or not self-propelled) should be provided with appropriate
familiarization and basic training in accordance with relevant IMO
recommendations.