
The amendments updated chapter I (General provisions) to the STCW Convention and chapter I (Standards regarding general provisions) to the STCW Code, part A, entered into force on 1 January 2016. The 2014 amendments were adopted by resolutions MSC.373(93) and MSC.374(93).

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The 2010 amendments (the Manila Amendments) to the Convention and Code were adopted by resolutions 1 and 2, respectively, by a Conference of Parties to the STCW Convention, held in Manila, Philippines, from 21 to 25 June 2010 (2010 STCW Conference). The 2006 amendments, to part A of the Code, introducing, inter alia, new measures pertaining to ship security officers, were adopted by resolution MSC.209(81) and entered into force on 1 January 2008. Both amendments entered into force on 1 July 2006. The December 2004 amendments, to part A of the Code, taking into account on-load and off-load devices in the competence relating to survival craft and rescue boats other than fast rescue boats, were adopted by resolution MSC.180(79). The May 2004 amendments, to part A of the Code, adjusting certificates and endorsements, were adopted by resolution MSC.156(78). The 1998 amendments, to part A of the Code, relating to enhanced competence in cargo handling and stowage, particularly in respect of bulk cargoes, were adopted by resolution MSC.78(70) and entered into force on 1 January 2003. The 1997 amendments, to the Convention and to part A of the Code, relating to training of personnel on passenger and ro-ro passenger ships, were adopted by resolutions MSC.66(68) and MSC.67(68) and entered into force on 1 January 2003.
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part B, recommended guidance to assist Parties to the STCW Convention and those involved in implementing, applying or enforcing its measures to give the STCW Convention full and complete effect in a uniform manner.part A, mandatory provisions to which specific reference is made in the annex to the STCW Convention and which give, in detail, the minimum standards required to be maintained by Parties in order to give full and complete effect to the provisions of the STCW Convention and, in.


The 1995 STCW Conference adopted the Seafarers’ Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) Code. The 1995 amendments were adopted by resolution 1 of a Conference of Parties to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, which was convened by the International Maritime Organization and met at the Headquarters of the Organization from 26 June to 7 July 1995 (1995 STCW Conference). The 1994 amendments on special training requirements for personnel on tankers were adopted by resolution MSC.33(63) and entered into force on 1 January 1996. The 1991 amendments, relating to the global maritime distress and safety system (GMDSS) and conduct of trials, were adopted by resolution MSC.21(59) and entered into force on 1 December 1992. The 1978 STCW Convention entered into force on 28 April 1984. The International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW), 1978, was adopted by the International Conference on Training and Certification of Seafarers on 7 July 1978.
