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n MGN 411 (M+F) – “Training and Certification Requirements for the Crew of Fishing Vessels and their
Applicability to Small Commercial Vessels and Large Yachts”;
12.6.2 International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978 and Manila
2010 Amendments.
12.6.3 All MASS Operators should complete a generic MASS operator’s training course. This training should include,
but not be limited to the requirements outlined in paragraph 12.8.1. Additional training should be undertaken for
type and mission specific skills. The level of the skills required for each mission should be assessed, agreed and
audited by an independent party.
12.6.4 All training undertaken, and all subsequent operational experience should be recorded by the operator. All training
should be endorsed by the training provider. Operational experience should be endorsed by an appropriate
company representative. Evidence should include dates, operational hours, operational area, as well as where
and when any training took place.
12.7 EXPERIENCE
12.7.1 It is recognised that MASS are an emerging technology. The approach adopted for this Code recommends starting
with current seafarer skills; specific training needs will develop as solutions emerge. Your attention is drawn to
industry Principle 9 and the sharing of best practice and experience.
12.8 TRAINING NEEDS
12.8.1 The following MASS specific training needs, shown at Table 12-1, have been identified. Where possible an
equivalent MNTB National Occupational Standard has been identified to provide guidance.
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