Definition of Terms.
Section 2
SEC. 2. Definition of Terms.—As used in this Act, the following terms shall mean: (a) Certificate of competency—a certificate issued to masters, officers and Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) radio operators in accordance with the provisions of Chapters II, III, IV or VII of the Annex to the STCW Convention entitling the lawful holder to serve and perform the functions involved at the level of responsibility specified therein. (b) Certificate of endorsement—an attestation of the maritime administration as to the authenticity and validity of the certificates, incorporated in the format of the certificates issued to masters and officers, stating that the issuance of the relevant certificate is in compliance with the requirements of the STCW Convention. (c) Certificate of proficiency—a certificate other than a certificate of competency issued to a seafarer, stating that the relevant requirements of training competencies or seagoing service under the STCW Convention have been met. (d) Documentary evidence—all the documentation, other than a certificate of competency or certificate of proficiency, used to establish that the relevant requirements of the STCW Convention have been met. (e) Maritime administration or single maritime administration—the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), as the single government agency mandated to ensure complete and effective implementation of the STCW Convention. (f) Seafarer—any person who is employed, engaged or works onboard seagoing ships, whether or not such ships are engaged in the domestic or overseas trade, and to whom the STCW Convention applies. (g) STCW Convention—the 1978 International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, and its subsequent amendments.