Guidelines on the IMO STCW Convention: 2023 [e-book]

This fourth edition  sets out the obligations for shipping companies and includes guidance on how to ensure compliance on board.

This guide will help readers:

• Comply with regulations;
• Avoid lengthy delays at port for non-conformances;
• Know exactly what training crews need to work on board;
• Understand how the STCW works with other IMO and ILO regulations; and
• Be completely up-to-date on the latest regulations.

This guide has been written and designed for use by:

Crew, crewing managers, designated persons ashore (DPAs), Masters, personnel superintendents, recruiters, training superintendents, technical superintendents, and trainers and lecturers.