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MARINE NOTICE 211.1

To: ALL SHIPOWNERS, MANAGERS, MASTERS, AND REGISTRATION OFFICERS

OF MERCHANT SHIPS AND RECOGNIZED ORGANIZATION.

Subject: ISSUE OF DISPENSATION EXEMPTION AS PER ARTICLE VIII OF THE STCW

CONVENTION

1. PURPOSE

1.1 This Notice provides guidance to Companies operating Palau registered vessels on
Dispensation - Exemption as per section 28 in “Standards of Training, Certification and
Watch keeping The Republic of Palau Regulations 2018”.

2. APPLICATION

2.1 This Marine Notice applies to all Palau registered vessels.

3. GENERAL OVERVIEW

A Dispensation - Exemption as per Section 28 in “Standards of Training, Certification and

Watch keeping The Republic of Palau Regulations 2018” may be granted in circumstances of
exceptional necessity and an emergency; it is issued by the Administration in the form of a
“Crew Dispensation Letter”, and permits:

I. A person to serve temporarily in the capacity next highest to that for which he or she is
presently certificated for a period not exceeding six (6) months. A Dispensation shall
not be granted in the capacities of Master, Chief Engineer, GMDSS General Operator
or Ship Security Officer (ANNEX I).
II. A Ship to sail with crew different than the one indicated in her valid Minimum Safe
Manning Certificate (ANNEX II).

4. REQUIREMENTS

4.1 Crew dispensations are handled on a case-by-case basis and require the vessel's owner,
operator or Master to request the dispensation in writing, reporting the reasons for the
dispensation, while at the same time must declare that he has taken measures to ensure
safety on board and implementation of any requirements relevant to fitness for duty of all
crew members. In certain cases, a risk assessment may be required.

4.2 Requirements for issuing a dispensation for chief mate:

a. Possession of watch keeping officer Certificate of Competency

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b. 12-month sea service as watch keeping officer on ships over 1000 GRT.

4.3 Requirements for watch keeping officer:

a. Completion of at least half of the required sea service for the acquisition of the watch
keeping Certificate of Competency, on ships over 500 GRT, or
b. Completion of 5-year sea service with capacity as Deck Able Seafarer, on ships over
500 GRT and successful examination.
4.4 Requirements for second engineer:

a. Possession of 3rd engineer Certificate of Competency

b. 12-month sea service as engine watch keeping officer on ships over 600 BHP.
4.5 Requirements for 3rd engineer:

a. Completion of at least half of the required sea service for the acquisition of the watch
keeping Certificate of Competency, on ships over 300 BHP, or
b. Completion of 5-year sea service with capacity as Engine Able Seafarer on ships over
300 BHP and successful examination.
5. VALIDITY

• The validity of a crew dispensation may not exceed a 6-months period.

• Dispensations may be revoked or suspended at any time by the Administration, or an
official who is authorized to act for and on behalf, when the Administration declares that
the emergency referred to above no longer exists
CONTACT:

For further information please contact Palau International Ship Registry Head Office.

**This Marine Notice supersedes

Marine Circular 18-052**

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ANNEX I

CREW DISPENSATION LETTER

Date: …………
To Whom It May Concern:

RE: 1. Application received from ship-owners ‘’………‘’

2. MSMC with number ….

Th is letter is issued under the authority of the Government of the REPUBLIC OF PALAU.

Particulars of the Ship:

Name of the ship:
IM0#:
Port of Registry
Call Sign:
GRT:

DUE TO EXEMPTIONAL CIRUMSTANCES

• Bearing in mind the Company’s and Master’s confirmation that all measures
have been taken for the ship to sail safely.
• (Name)………... may serve as (capacity next highest to that for which he or she is presently
certificated) ….…... for a period not exceeding six (6) months.

Conditions for dispensation:

All Officers and Crew on board, as indicated in the valid ship’s MSMC with number………, are duly
certified as per STCW requirements.

Validity of Dispensation:

Period: This letter is valid for a period no more than six (6) months from the date of issue

Name of Authorized person

Rank of Authorized person
Palau International Ship Registry

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6th floor Suite 8210, Office 277
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ANNEX II

CREW DISPENSATION LETTER

Date: …………
To Whom It May Concern:

RE: 1. Application received from ship-owners ‘’……‘’

2. MSMC with number ….

Th is letter is issued under the authority of the Government of the REPUBLIC OF PALAU.

Particulars of the Ship:

Name of the ship:
IM0#:
Port of Registry
Call Sign:
GRT:

DUE TO EXEMPTIONAL CIRUMSTANCES

• Bearing in mind the Company’s and Master’s confirmation that all measures
have been taken for the ship to sail safely.
• The ship is granted a dispensation to sail with crew different than the one indicated in
her valid Minimum Safe Manning Certificate, as per ………….. (number of crew – capacity)

Conditions for dispensation:

1. All Officers and Crew on board, as indicated in the valid ship’s MSMC with number……....,
are duly certified as per STCW requirements.
2. It remains the Master’ s responsibility to apply existing Regulations for the Crew Resting
Hours, even if the ship needs to interrupt her voyage and sail to a shelter port for this reason.

Validity of Dispensation:

Route: One single voyage from ………… (port of departure) to……………. (port of arrival).
Period: This letter remains valid for the above single voyage and for a period no more than
………… (estimated time of arrival to destination port).

Name of Authorized person

Rank of Authorized person
Palau International Ship Registry
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ANNEX III

APPLICATION FOR CREW DISPENSATION – EXEMPTION AS

PER ARTICLE VIII OF THE STCW CONVENTION

By the owner
or the master of the vessel
on behalf of owner

1. Name of Vessel: 2. Official Number: 3. IMO Number:

4. Name & Title of Person submitting application: 5. Contact Numbers: 6. Date submitted:

7. Description of crew dispensation requested:

8. Reason for crew dispensation requested (circumstances necessitating the dispensation):

9. Corrective Action Plan (anticipated location / date for restitution of crew):

13. Signature

Stamp of Ship or
Company
………………………………………………

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