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STCW Convention and Code, 2026 Edition - International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978
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The International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978 (STCW Convention) aims to promote the safety of life and property at sea, and the protection of the marine environment by establishing international standards of training, certification and watchkeeping for seafarers.
This publication contains the Final Act of the 2010 Conference of Parties to the 1978 STCW Convention, resolutions adopted by that Conference, and the complete, consolidated text of the STCW Convention, including its original articles, revised annex and supporting STCW Code.
This edition incorporates the following amendments:
2014 amendments (resolutions MSC.373(93) and MSC.374(93));
2015 amendments (resolutions MSC.396(95) and MSC.397(95));
2016 amendments (resolutions MSC.416(97) and MSC.417(97));
2021 amendments (resolutions MSC.486(103) and MSC.487(103));
2023 amendments (resolutions MSC.540(107) and MSC.541(107)); and
2024 amendments (resolution MSC.560(108)).
Foreword
STCW Convention
Final Act of the Conference of Parties to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW), 1978
International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978
Attachment 1 to the Final Act of the 2010 STCW Conference
Attachment 3 to the Final Act of the 2010 STCW Conference
STCW Code
Attachment 2 to the Final Act of the 2010 STCW Conference
Part A – Mandatory standards regarding provisions of the annex to the STCW Convention
Part B – Recommended guidance regarding provisions of the STCW Convention and its annex
IMO
As a specialised agency of the United Nations, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) is the global standard-setting authority for the safety, security and environmental performance of international shipping. Its main role is to create a regulatory framework for the shipping industry that is fair and effective, universally adopted and universally implemented.
In other words, its role is to create a level playing field so that ship operators cannot address their financial issues by simply cutting corners and compromising on safety, security and environmental performance. This approach also encourages innovation and efficiency.
Shipping is a truly international industry, and it can only operate effectively if the regulations and standards are themselves agreed, adopted and implemented on an international basis. And IMO is the forum at which this process takes place.
- Number of Pages:
- 381
- ISBN:
- 9789280102307
- Published Date:
- July 2026
- Publication Date:
- July 2026
- Author:
IMO
