New international standards for training and certification of seafarers and maritime officers
17 Apr 2026131 views
Who is affected:
Seafarers, officers, captains, shipping companies and maritime training centres
Summary
International amendments are adopted that update the training and certification requirements for maritime personnel. It affects seafarers, officers and captains working on ships.
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Spain incorporates the 2023 amendments to the STCW Code (International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers), adopted by the International Maritime Organization on 8 June 2023 through Resolution MSC.541(107). These amendments update the minimum standards of competence, train…
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