Classification of crew competency certificates

According to the latest version of the "Issue Rules for the Examination and Evaluation of Crew Certificates of Competency of the People's Republic of China", the crew competency certificates The classification is as follows:

1. Divided by navigation area

It is divided into unlimited navigation area, offshore navigation area, coastal navigation area and offshore navigation area (i.e. A, B, Category C and D) Sailors and mechanics are only Category B and Category C

2. Classification according to ship class

It is divided into first-class certificate of competency, second-class certificate of competency, and third-class certificate of competency. and other certificates of competency, (i.e. ships of 3,000 gross tonnage and above or a main propulsion power plant of 3,000 kilowatts and above, ships between 500 and 3,000 gross tonnage or a main propulsion power plant of 750 to 3,000 kilowatts, and ships of less than 500 gross tonnage or a main propulsion power plant of less than 750 kilowatt ships.)

But the level of competency certificates for sailors and mechanics on duty is only for ships of 500 gross tonnage or 750 kilowatt and above.

3. Classification by crew positions and departments

Deck Department: Captain, first mate, second mate, third mate, and sailors on duty are collectively referred to as deck department crew, first mate, second mate, third mate The deputy is collectively called the driver

Engine department: the chief engineer, second engineer, second engineer, third engineer, and the engineer on duty are called the crew of the engine department, and the second engineer, second engineer, and third engineer are collectively called the engine crew. member. In addition, the radio personnel on board include: GMDSS first-level wireless operator, GMDSS second-level wireless operator, GMDSS general operator, and GMDSS limited operator, collectively referred to as radio personnel.

Various certificates of competency

1. Category A certificate of competency

1. Captains, first mates, Second mate, third mate

2. Chief engineer, second engineer, second engineer and third engineer of ships with main thrust device of 3000 kW and above in unlimited navigation area

3. GMDSS Level 1 Wireless Operator

4. GMDSS Radio Operator Level 2

5. GMDSS General Operator

II. Category B Certificate of Competency

< p>1. Captains, first mates, and captains of ships of 3,000 gross tonnage and above in offshore shipping areas.

2. Captains, first mates, and captains of ships of 500-3,000 gross tonnage in offshore shipping areas. Second mate, third mate

3. Chief engineer, second engineer, second engineer and third engineer of ships with main propulsion power plant of 3000 kilowatts and above in offshore shipping areas

4 . Chief engineer, second engineer, second engineer and third engineer of ships with main propulsion power units of 750-3000 kW in offshore navigation areas

5. On duty in unlimited navigation areas with a gross tonnage of 500 and above Sailor

6. On-duty engineer for ships of 750 kW and above in unlimited navigation area

3. Category C certificate of competency

1. Coastal navigation area 3000 total The captain, first mate, second mate, and third mate of ships of tonnage and above

(2) The captain, first mate, second mate, and third mate of ships of 500 to 3,000 gross tonnage in coastal navigation areas

< p>2. Chief engineer, second engineer, second engineer and third engineer of ships with main propulsion power units of 3000 kW and above in coastal navigation areas

3. Main propulsion power units in coastal navigation areas 750-3000 Chief engineer, second engineer, second engineer and third engineer of kilowatt ships

4. GMDSS restricted operators

5. For ships of 500 gross tonnage and above in coastal shipping areas Watch mariner

6. Watch engineer of ships with main propulsion power plant of 750 kilowatts and above in coastal navigation areas

IV. Category D certificate of competency

1. Captains, first mates, second mates, and third mates of ships with a gross tonnage of less than 500 kilowatts in coastal navigation areas

2. Chief engineers and second engineers of ships with main propulsion power units of less than 750 kilowatts in coastal navigation areas , second-tube wheel, third-pipe wheel

3. Duty sailors of ships with a gross tonnage of less than 500 in the shore navigation area

4. The main propulsion power unit of the shore navigation area is less than 750 Watch engineers on kilowatt ships

Note: The level of competency certificates held by the captain and deck crew working on the tug is consistent with the power level of the tug's main propulsion unit.

Definition and division of navigation areas

1. Unlimited navigation areas

Any navigable waters at sea include open ports and international navigation channels and rivers in various countries around the world.

1. Offshore navigation area

The Pacific waters between 55 degrees north latitude and the Tropic of Cancer and west of 142 degrees east longitude, and the waters between the Tropic of Cancer and the equator and east of 99 degrees east longitude. The Pacific waters west of 130 degrees east longitude (commonly known as Southeast Asian routes, China-Japan-Korea routes)

2. Coastal navigation areas

China’s coastal navigation areas, the Yellow Sea, the East China Sea, and the South China Sea and the waters of China’s coastal ports.

3. Near-shore navigation area

No more than 50 nautical miles away from the coast of China or sailing in China’s coastal port waters according to customary routes.

Five essentials for applying for a crew certificate of competency

1. Professional education and training required

1. Declare for Category B and C sailors and GMDSS restricted operations Seafarers with certificates of competency should have professional training hours specified by the competent authority, professional training or relevant professional qualifications from a navigation school.

2. To apply for the third mate, third engineer and GMDSS general operator of a ship with a gross tonnage of 500 and above, you must have more than two years of vocational education in navigation or a technical secondary school degree in navigation or above

3. Crew members who apply for the first mate, captain, chief engineer, second engineer, and GMDSS first- and second-level wireless electronics officers of ships in the wireless navigation area must have higher education in navigation-related majors or a college degree in related majors and Educational degree or above.

2. Maritime Qualifications Required

1. Candidates who apply for the Class B and Class C Machinist and Sailor Competency Certificates need 6 months of maritime internship qualifications after obtaining the training certificate ( Navigation area: unlimited navigation area, offshore navigation area, coastal navigation area are all acceptable).

2. Those who apply for the certificate of competency examination for third officer and third engineer engineer should hold the certificate of competency for watch sailors and watch engineers of the ship in the corresponding navigation area, and have actually served in their positions for 12 months (new Documents: Available in coastal navigation areas and above).

3. Applicants who apply for the certificate of competency examination for chief mate and second engineer officer should hold the certificate of competency for second mate and second engineer officer in the corresponding navigation area and ship grade, and have actually held their positions for 12 months.

4. Applicants who apply for captain and chief engineer certificates of competency should hold the first mate and second engineer officer certificate of competency C for the corresponding navigation area and ship class and have actually served their duties for 18 months.

5. Applicants who apply for examination and evaluation of expanded navigation area should hold a certificate of competency for the same ship grade and position that is lower than the applied navigation area but with the same grade and position and have actually held the position for 6 months.

6. To apply for an examination to increase tonnage and power, the evaluator should hold a certificate of competency for a tonnage and power one level lower than the tonnage applied for, but in the same navigation area and position, and have actually held the position for 12 times moon.

7. Those who apply for expanded service area and provision of tonnage and power at the same time should hold a certificate of competency for the same position at a lower level than the applied service area, tonnage and power, and have actually held the position for 18 times moon.

3. Professional training is required

1. Those who apply for Category B, Category C, sailors, and mechanics must undergo 6 months of professional training from a formal training unit, of which they must undergo seafarer training. "Basic Safety" and "Boating Mastery" professional training.

2. (2) Those who apply for passenger ship attendants or ship cooks or electricians need to undergo about 10 days of professional training on "basic safety" for seafarers. Passenger ship attendants also need to undergo "passenger ship professional training."

3. (3) Captains, drivers, engineers, sailors, and mechanics of special ships (oil tankers, chemicals, and liquefied gas ships) who apply for the exam are also required to undergo "special professional" training.

IV. Sea internship required

1. Class B and C sailors and mechanics must undergo a 6-month maritime internship after obtaining the "examination certificate" (ocean-going, Available along the coast)

2. Seafarers who have obtained various types of third officer and third engineer officer examination certificates must serve as sailors and mechanics on board for 12 months as an intern before they can exchange for a certificate of competency.

3. General cargo ship or passenger ship crew members, after obtaining "special professional" training, need to practice on a special ship (oil tanker, chemical tanker, liquefied gas tanker, etc.) for three months before they can exchange for a special ship competency certificate .

5. Safety record

No matter what type of crew member the team is, if any mistakes or responsible accidents occur during maritime work, the maritime administration department will determine based on performance and accident circumstances after confirmation. Can I apply for various certificates of competency?

Five things you cannot do when applying for a certificate of competency

1. Engineers and sailors cannot directly apply for driver and engineer qualifications

According to the "People's Revolution of the People's Republic of China and the National Maritime Crew Competency Examination, Assessment and Certification Rules" Seafarers who have obtained sailor and engineer competency certificates must have a navigation technical secondary school degree or above or two years of navigation-related professional vocational education to apply for the driver and engineer exams. .

2. There are restrictions for pilots and engineers holding Category D certificates of competency to apply for Category C certificates

According to the "Maritime Crew Competency Examination of the People's Republic of China, According to the "Evaluation and Certification Rules" and the documents of the competent authority, holders of Category D competency certificates and applicants for Category C certificates of competency must have a secondary major in navigation or above or two years of vocational education in navigation. (Those who obtained the Class D certificate of competency before August 31, 1998 are not subject to academic qualification restrictions)

3. Drivers and engineers holding inland river and fishing vessel certificates of competency apply for the Class C certificate of competency Drivers and engineers have opinions (those who obtained the certificate of competency for inland waterways and fishing vessels before August 31, 1998 are temporarily exempt from academic qualification restrictions)

According to the "People's Republic of China Maritime Crew Competency Examination" ", Assessment and Certification Rules" and relevant documents. Drivers and engineers of inland river and fishing vessels must have a navigation technical secondary school degree or above or two years of relevant navigation professional vocational education before they can apply for the corresponding Class C certificate of competency.

IV. Without special training, interns are not allowed to work on special types of ships

No matter what type of competency certificate you hold, you must undergo special training to work on special types of ships. After passing the qualification, you must Only through regular internship can you serve on special ships. Generally, an internship is required for 3 months.

5. Maritime service qualifications of less than 12 months within five years cannot be replaced with a new certificate

According to the "Regulations of the People's Republic of China on the Competency Examination, Evaluation and Certification of Maritime Seafarers" 》requires that those holding a certificate of competency must have at least 12 months of maritime service experience corresponding to the scope of application stated in the certificate of competency within five years and have a good safety record before they can renew the certificate.

The main contents of the certificate of competency

1. Certificate of competency number

The certificate of competency is issued by the competent authority according to the flight area, grade, position and issuance of the certificate. The certification authority has a special number. For example, the number of the unrestricted navigation area is Category A, Category B, Category D, Category D certificate and the number of the authorized agency. These data are all managed by computers and networked nationwide.

2. Physical conditions and signature of the holder

Including name, place of origin, date of birth

3. Scope of competence of the holder

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It includes the navigation area, level, position and function for which the certificate holder is qualified, as well as the restrictions on the certificate holder.

4. Name of the issuing authority and signature of the issuing official

5. Date of issuance and expiration date of the certificate

The validity period of the certificate of competency shall not exceed 5 years. Before expiration, you should promptly go to the training unit designated by the issuing authority for knowledge update training (sailors and mechanics are exempted) in order to exchange for a new certificate of competency.

Male certificate holders who are over 65 years old and female certificate holders who are over 60 years old will no longer be exchanged for new certificates of competency.

How to join the seafarer team

1. Start as a "soldier"

Young adults with junior high school education or above and all physical conditions suitable for working at sea (approximately 18-45 years old), you can directly participate in the 6-month training course for sailors and mechanics organized by the seafarer training unit. After passing the test, after six months of maritime internship, you can obtain the most basic certificate for a seafarer - a Class B or C Sailor and Mechanic Competency Certificate. After a few years, if you take more than two years of vocational navigation education, you can enter the ranks of senior crew members (drivers, engineers).

2. Enter the ranks of senior seafarers in one step

1. After graduating from junior high school or high school, directly participate in the admissions of the national navigation college, and after 2-4 years of technical secondary school , junior college and undergraduate majors in maritime driving and marine engineering, and after graduation, through internship evaluation, you can obtain certificates of competency for third officers, third officers, or second officers and second officers.

2. Young adults who have graduated from high school or have equivalent high school education, participate in the two-year navigation vocational education organized by a navigation school, pass the national unified seafarer examination, and after passing the internship evaluation, they can also obtain Category C Certificate of competency for third officer and third officer.

3. Entering the seafarer team with special skills

1. Sea-going electrician or electrician

Have passed the "Basic Safety Training for Seafarers" for about 10 days and passed the After that, you can apply for the "Crew Service Book" and "Seaman's Certificate" to become an electrician or electrical engineer on a sea-going ship.

2. Sea-going ship cooks

As a floating group at sea, the quality of food is directly related to the health and work of dozens of crew members. It is necessary to have full-time cooks on board. , therefore, it provides opportunities for those who are interested in engaging in the profession of seafarer kitchen workers. After those who have obtained the chef grade certificate pass the "Basic Seafarer Safety Training" training for about 10 days, they can apply for the "Crew Service Book" and "Seaman's Certificate". Can enter the ranks of seamen.

3. Passenger ship attendants

In recent years, the demand for passenger ship attendants has been growing, especially female waitresses; room attendants, restaurant waiters, etc. Provides opportunities for young women aspiring to serve in the maritime service to devote themselves to the sea. The requirements for female waiters are relatively high. In addition to academic qualifications, there are specific requirements for age and height. In addition to the short-term "special training for passenger ships" and "basic safety training for seafarers", the selected personnel also need to undergo foreign-related education and training.

4. Personnel with special skills

Special ships at sea, such as fishery refrigerated ships, engineering ships, offshore platforms, etc., require a group of welders, refrigeration, porters, etc. Young and middle-aged workers with skills such as electric welding and refrigeration are the first choice for these types of work. As long as you pass the physical examination and meet the seafarer's physical examination requirements, participate in the prescribed "Basic Seafarer Safety Training" and apply for the "Crew Service Book" and "Seaman's Certificate", you can work on board as a special technical worker.

Pre-exam training and self-study exams

1. Select training syllabus and subjects

1. Choose the latest version of the exam?

< p>The training syllabus (or examination syllabus) is the general outline of the seafarer examination drawn up by the competent authority, including the scope, depth, theory and practice ratio of the seafarer examination, etc. When choosing an examination syllabus, seafarers must first look for the official version and the latest version. The seafarer examination syllabus has been revised and improved over the years, with changes in both content and form. So choosing the latest version of the outline is the first priority.

2. Select the correct examination subjects

After selecting the examination syllabus, select the correct examination subjects according to the type of your examination (expansion of navigation area, increase of tonnage, promotion of position). Depending on your own abilities and conditions, you can take the entire exam at once or take the exam in batches, subjects, and stages.

2. Choose a capable training institution

At present, there are more than 100 crew training institutions across the country that have been officially approved by the competent authorities. Since the competent authorities canceled compulsory pre-examination training, informally approved training institutions have appeared one after another. When choosing a training unit, seafarers should pay attention to the following points:

1. Choose a training unit approved by the competent authority

2. Choose a training unit with deep qualifications and a strong team of teachers

3. Select a training unit that is nearby or located in the examination area (examination area)

4. Select a training unit with assessment capabilities

3. Apply for the exam in stages

Many crew members often ignore their own abilities and conditions during the crew selection examination and blindly pursue positions, expand navigation areas, and even increase tonnage or horsepower at the same time. Facts have proven that this kind of blind greed for more and quick gains often outweighs the gains and losses, resulting in the dilemma of "losing both the wife and the soldiers".

Experience proves: Apply for the job in different stages; that is to say, according to your own ability, you can either expand the navigation area or increase the tonnage and horsepower, or you can be promoted to a position first, and then expand the navigation area or increase the tonnage and horsepower. Principle of application: first easy and then difficult. If you have a certain foundation and have not graduated from school for a long time, you can adopt the approach of first difficult and then easy. In short, it is advisable to have a plan and grade the exam in sections and time, and don't get fat in one sitting.

4. Act within your ability and choose "shortcuts"

As the saying goes: "There are no shortcuts on the way to study, and there is no thoroughfare on the way to exams." This is true, but as a seaman, how about taking the exam? Choosing a "shortcut" for upgrading exams is also a skill.

5. To gain a lot, you must first gnaw the hard bones.

On-the-job seafarers often do not have time to "immerse themselves in reading". Instead, they cram in and take surprise study exams, so their grades are poor. Successful people all follow the subject requirements and make time to read more about subjects that they think are not popular, so as to accumulate a lot of knowledge. If you pick up the "hard bones" to gnaw on first, your test scores will be ideal. For example, many sailors have headaches in maritime English. Those who succeed in it usually combine it with their work and are always connected with English, which is called "the music never leaves the mouth and the words never leave the hand." The test scores are generally better.

6. Choose the upgrade ladder

Crews who only consider upgrades but not the path during the upgrade exam often have the opposite effect and result in unsatisfactory results. Whether to be promoted first, to increase the level, or to expand the navigation area should be based on the individual. Experience has proven that for captains with "member" names, it is better to be promoted first, while for crew members with "long" names, it is better to expand the navigation area first. The reason is simple. "Member" position promotion, subject content, and many practical knowledge are easy to pass through daily exposure. The subjects with "long" font size to expand the navigation area tend to have more theoretical knowledge and are easy to study and master intensively.

7. Time-sharing and stage-by-level examinations have many benefits

At present, the overall cultural level of our country's crew is relatively low, and this phenomenon is more "prominent" among older crew members who are especially active in my country's coastal areas. Therefore, , the one-time pass rate is relatively low. Based on this characteristic, these crew members may wish to apply for the exam in stages. First, make an exam plan, take several exams at one time, and finish the exam in several batches. How to focus on overcoming key "difficulties". It should be planned and step-by-step, so that the effect is better and it is also suitable for the characteristics of these crew members. The exam format changes year by year. With the emergence of "wordless exams" and "take the exam at any time", this model exam method is very effective.

Machinist level examination

In recent years, due to the rise of the shipping market, the demand for talents has increased. Many young people who are interested in devoting themselves to navigation have joined the training of sailors and mechanics. Working at sea is a special industry. Young people who choose to be trained as mechanics or sailors should carefully consider this choice from the following aspects.

1. Physical conditions:

Seafarers are required to be in good health, free of conventional chronic diseases and infectious diseases, and have special requirements for vision. Generally speaking, sailors should achieve 1.5 for naked eyesight, and mechanics should achieve 1.0.

2. Educational requirements:

Students applying for Category B sailors and mechanics generally require high school or vocational high school education.

Applicants for Class C sailors and mechanics should have a junior high school degree or above.

3. Selection of training units

Students should choose a training unit that is approved by the supervisor of mechanics, has complete equipment, strong teachers, formal teaching, and a high passing rate. The training time is generally between 4 months and 6 months.

4. Intermediaries

At present, many intermediaries or recruiting units in the society defraud students of money under the guise of providing one-stop services including training, certificate application and distribution. attach great importance to it. The vast majority of domestic training and intermediary agencies are not responsible for arranging work, except for a few with special tasks (targeted training, poverty alleviation).

5. Simultaneous training and certification

The training of sailors and mechanics is generally carried out in two parts. First, basic professional knowledge training for seafarers (basic safety, proficiency in crafts) will be carried out, and then professional skills training for sailors and mechanics will be carried out. In order not to affect the timely internship on board the ship after the training.

After obtaining the seafarer's basic knowledge training certificate, you should promptly apply for the "crew service book" and "seafarer's certificate". After the training, you can immediately go on board for internship without waiting for the "Training Certificate" to be issued. Because the "training certificate" often requires a period of time after the training examination is completed before it can be issued. At this time, it will take 2-3 months to apply for the "Crew Service Book" and "Seaman's Certificate".

6. Internship arrangements

After the training and examination, the 6-month internship life is very important. First, you must choose a ship with good ship condition, tonnage and horsepower that meet the requirements for internship. If there are offshore conditions, it will be better. If there are no such conditions, domestic internships will also be recognized. Internship is the preparation stage for officially joining the work. Students should cherish their time and learn from the master humbly. Strive to learn more practical operations in a short period of time and lay a good foundation for future work.