Manning Requirement

Burundi is a member of the IMO STCW White List. Applications of sections 123 to 127 of the Maritime Transport Act 1992 apply to every Burundi Ships. Any person serving or engaged to serve in any ship to which this section applies and holding any certificates or other documents which evidence that he is qualified for the purposes of section 123 shall submit a certified true copy of the relevant certificates.

  • Application Form, (enclosed). All applicable information in English language must be entered on the application. Use a typewriter or print legibly. Failure to properly complete this application or submit the required supporting proofs will result in rejection of this application or delay its processing
  • Seaman's book Passport - Copy of seaman's book/passport pages containing the applicant's general information. In the absence of a seaman's book, a copy of a personal identity documents may be presented.
  • Certificate of Competency - Copy of the Certificate of Competency issued by the Maritime Administration. It must be issued by a country appearing on the White List and approved by TZIRS.
  • Medical Fitness Certificate - The examination must be carried out by a duly certified practitioner not more 12 months prior to date of making the application.
  • Passport Photographs (total four) - Facial front view of applicant, passport size, taken within one year preceding application with applicant's name printed on reverse side to avoid misplacement of photos on other applications. Photos should be 1.75 X 1.75CM

Minimum Safe Manning Scale

As prescribed under the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watch Keeping for Seafarers - 1978 as amend 1995

Deck Department

GROSS TONNAGE 0-500 501-1600 1601-3000 3001-5000 5001-14999 15000 + MORE THAN 250 PASSENGERS
ENGINE POWER (KW) <750
750>		 <1500
>1500		 <3000
>3000		 <7450
>7450		 <11200 >11200
MASTER 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
CHIEF OFFICER - 1 1 1 1 1 1
2ND OFFICER 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
3RD OFFICER - - - - - 1 1
ABLE SEAMAN 1 1 1 2 2 2 3
ORDINARY SEAMAN 1 1 1 2 2 2 3
TOTAL UNRESTRICTED AREA 4 5 5 7 8 9 12
TOTAL RESTRICTED AREA 3 4 5 7 7 8 10

ENGINE DEPARTMENT

CHIEF ENGINEER - 1 1 1 1 1
2ND ENGINEER - - 1 1* 1 1 1
ENGINEER OFFICER 1 1- - 1* 1 1 1
MOTORMAN - - - 2 2 3
ENGINE POWER (KW) 1 1 2 2 2 2 3
2 3 4 5 7 8 9
TOTAL CREW 6-7 8-7 9-9 12-12 15-14 17-16 21-19

NOTES: FOR VESSELS 500 GRT AND ABOVE, THE FOLLOWING APPLIES

A) FOR SEA AREAS A1, OR A1 + A2 AT LEAST ONE (1) DECK OFFICER TO BE IN POSSESSION OF VALID GENERAL OFFICER CERTIFICATE (G.O.C.)
B) FOR SEA AREAS A1, A2, + A3 EITHER TWO (2) DECK OFFICER OTHER THAN THE MASTER OR ONE (1) RADIO OFFICER TO BE IN POSSESSION OF A VALID GOC
C) FOR VESSELS EXEMPTED FROM GMDSS REQUIREMENT IF LESS THAN 300 GRT THEN ONE (1) DECK OFFICER OTHER THAN MASTER TO BE IN POSSESSION OF VALID RADIO OPERATOR LICENSE. IF MORE THAN 300 GRT THEN SAME TO BE ADDITIONALLY MANNED WITH ONE (1) RADIO OFFICER

REMARKS:

THE SCALES GAS PER STANDARD FOR GENERAL GUIDELINES ONLY

MINIMUM SCALE MANNING LOWER OR HIGHER THAN THE SCHEME SHOULD BE APPLICABLE ON A SHIP BY SHIP BASIS.

IF THE TOTAL OF CREW EXCEEDS TEN (10) THEN VESSEL SHOULD BE ADDITIONALLY MANNED WITH ONE (1) COOK