Management Level Course for Marine Deck Officers (Function 3)

This Management Level Course for Marine Deck Officers (Function 3) covers the mandatory minimum requirement for approved education and training as provided for under Regulation II/2 of the STCW Convention, 1978, as amended for masters and chief mates on ships of 500 gross tonnage or more; and to meet the minimum standard of competence specified in Section A-II/2 of the STCW Code under Function: Controlling the Operation of the Ship and Care for Persons on Board at the Management Level Function.

Learning Outcomes

To meet the minimum standard of competence to undertake the tasks, duties, and responsibilities at the management level specified under Table A-II/2 (Function 3) in Section A-II/2 of the STCW Code.

Specifically, at the end of the course the trainee must be able to:

control trim, stability, and stress;
monitor and control compliance with legislative requirements and measures to ensure safety of life at sea, security and the protection of the marine environment;
maintain safety and security of the ship’s crew and passengers and the operational condition of life-saving, fire-fighting and other safety systems;
develop emergency and damage control plans and handle emergency situations;
use of leadership and managerial skills; and
organize and manage the provision of medical care on

Course Requirements

Certificate of Competency (COC) for Officer-In-charge of Navigational Watch
Sea service as an Officer in Charge of a Navigation Watch on ships of 500 gross tonnage or more for not less than 12 months

Note: As per MC.2022-03 Section 22, MTIs that are also accredited as Assessment Centers cannot assess their own trainees for STCW certification.. You must therefore take your practical assessment at an accredited Assessment Center other than the MTI where you completed your training.

Course Code

MLC D F3