Tag: STCW

The 107th session of the IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 107), 31 May to 9 June 2023, adopted new SOLAS as well as new STCW, LSA Code and IMSBC Code ammendments. 

The Paris Memorandum of Understanding (Paris MoU) on Port State Control (PSC) carried out a Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on STCW jointly with the Tokyo MOU between September 1, 2022 and November 30, 2022.

The International Maritime Organization (IMO)'s Maritime Safety Committee 107th session (MSC 107) will take place 31 May - 9 June 2023, to discuss matters related to maritime safety and maritime security which fall within the scope of IMO, covering both passenger and cargo ships.

EMSA (European Maritime Safety Agency) published the Seafarer Statistics in the EU - Statistical review, based on data from certificates and endorsements registered by EU Member States, Iceland and Norway until 31 December 2021. The data was recorded in the STCW Information System (STCW-IS). 

Canada has entered into a reciprocal arrangement with the Republic of the Philippines for the recognition of certificates of competency and issuance of endorsements pursuant to regulation I/10 of the STCW Convention.

The Maritime Technologies Forum (MTF) has released a report, which highlights the importance of closing gaps to safely scale operating with alternative fuels and provides recommendations to industry stakeholders toward safe adoption of alternative fuels onboard ships in line with MTF’s purpose.

Transport Malta has issued a revised  revised Merchant Shipping Notice to reflect the adoption of the Seafarer Portal as the sole direct link to apply for seafarer documentation. Furthermore, the  notice updates certain requirements that were introduced through the 2010 amendments to the STCW Convention (Manila Amendments).

Lloyd’s Register has acquired a 50% interest in ISF Watchkeeper work and rest hours compliance software solution from IT Energy Systems and Consulting Limited. The acquisition will result in LR becoming a joint owner of ISF Watchkeeper with the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS).

ECSA (European Community Shipowners’ Associations) and ICS (International Chamber of Shipping)  welcome the decision of the European Commission to continue to recognise the certificates of Filipino seafarers, confirming the compliance of the Philippines with the requirements of the STWC Convention. 

Cyprus has issued a circular to remind to shipowners, operators and ship management companies of practices for preventing drug and alcohol abuse on board Cyprus flagged vessels, as per STCW.