STW

Sub-Committee on Standards of Training and Watchkeeping (STW), 41st session: 11 to 15 January 2010 - 30/10/2009
Draft amendments to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (the STCW Convention), and its associated Code, have been approved by the Sub-Committee on Standards of Training and Watchkeeping (STW) and are ready for submission to a Diplomatic Conference that will meet in Manila, Philippines, from 21 to 25 June 2010, for adoption.

Sub-Committee on Standards of Training and Watchkeeping (STW), 40th session: 2-6 February 2009 - 11/3/2009
Significant progress made with the comprehensive review of the STCW Convention Enhancement of seafarers’ awareness of counter-piracy measures Review of the principles for establishing the safe manning levels of ships

Sub-Committee on Standards of Training and Watchkeeping (STW) - 39th session, 3-7 March 2008 - 16/1/2008
Work progresses on comprehensive review of STCW Convention and STCW Code with a view to completion by 2010 Review of principles for establishing safe manning levels of ships STCW does apply to FPSOs and FSUs Model training courses

Sub-Committee on Standards of Training and Watchkeeping (STW) - 38th session, 22-26 January 2007 - 16/1/2007
Security training Review of STCW Convention and the STCW Development of competences for ratings Review of principles for establishing the safe manning levels of ships Unlawful practices associated with certificates of competency Model courses

Sub-Committee on Standards of Training and Watchkeeping - 37th session: 23-27 January 2006 - 2/5/2006
STCW set for major review, Sub-Committee agrees Competencies for ratings Security-related issues in STCW Training and certification for port facility security officers Measures to prevent accidents with lifeboats Skills problem with GMDSS operators Model courses update Information on simulators available for use in maritime training

Sub-Committee on Standards of Training and Watchkeeping - 36th session: 10 to 14 January 2005 - 22/11/2004
Training for SSOs - amendments to STCW Convention and Code endorsed Amendments to STCW Code on fast rescue boats training endorsed Amendments to STCW Code on engine-room resource management endorsed Wing-in-Ground (WIG) craft - circular on training for officers endorsed Training and certification related to ratings Model courses Model courses on crowd and crisis management

Sub-Committee on Standards of Training and Watchkeeping, 35th session: 26 - 30 January 2004 - 11/2/2004
Opening address by the Secretary-General Ship Security Officers (SSOs) - competencies agreed Training and certification requirements for Company Security Officers (CSOs) Preventing accidents with lifeboats - training amendments agreed Fraudulent certificates - draft ciruclar on minimum data agreed Watchkeeping at anchor - guidance agreed Training in the use of shipboard AIS

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