STCW-F Convention and STCW-F Code, 2025 Edition

International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Fishing Vessel Personnel, 1995
International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Fishing Vessel Personnel, 1995
Annex to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Fishing Vessel Personnel, 1995
Resolution MSC.561(108)
Chapter I: General provisions
Chapter II: Certification of skippers, officers in charge of a navigational watch, engineer officers and radio operators
Chapter III: Basic training and onboard safety familiarization for all fishing vessel personnel
Chapter IV: Watchkeeping
Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Fishing Vessel Personnel Code (STCW-F Code)
Resolution MSC.562(108)
STCW-F Code Annex 1: Part A - Mandatory standards regarding provisions of the annex to the 1995 STCW-F Convention
Chapter I: Standards regarding general provisions
Chapter II: Standards regarding certification of skippers, officers in charge of a navigational watch, engineer officers and radio operators
Chapter III: Standards regarding basic training and onboard safety familiarization for all fishing vessel personnel
STCW-F Code Annex 2: Part B - Recommended guidance regarding provisions of the annex to the 1995 STCW-F Convention
Chapter I: Guidance regarding general provisions
Chapter II: Standards regarding certification of skippers, officers in charge of a navigational watch, engineer officers and radio operators
Chapter III: Guidance regarding basic training for all fishing vessel personnel
Chapter IV: Guidance regarding watchkeeping

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.