New international standards for training and certification of seafarers and ship officers
17 Apr 2026
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Who is affected:
Seafarers, officers, captains, shipowners, shipping companies and maritime training centers
Summary
Training and certification requirements for maritime personnel are updated at the international level. Affects seafarers, officers and ship captains.
Detailed analysis
PRO
The 2023 amendments to the STCW Convention of 1978 update international standards for training, certification and watchkeeping for seafarers, adopted by the IMO in June 2023. These modifications may include new competency requirements in areas such as electronic navigation, safety, energy efficiency or new alternative …
Full official title
Enmiendas de 2023 al Convenio Internacional sobre normas de formación, titulación y guardia para la gente de mar, 1978 (Convenio de Formación de 1978), adoptadas en Londres el 8 de junio de 2023 mediante Resolución MSC.540(107).