New international standards for training and certification of seafarers and ship crew members
17 Apr 2026
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Who is affected:
Seafarers, nautical officers, vessel owners, shipping companies and maritime training centers
Summary
International amendments to the code regulating the training and certification of seafarers are adopted. It affects the requirements for certification and watchkeeping on vessels.
Detailed analysis
PRO
Spain incorporates the 2024 amendments to the STCW Code (International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers), adopted by the International Maritime Organization in May 2024. These modifications update the minimum standards of competence, training and certification required f…
Full official title
Enmiendas de 2024 a la parte A del Código de formación, titulación y guardia para la gente de mar (Código de Formación), adoptadas en Londres el 23 de mayo de 2024 mediante Resolución MSC.560(108).