New international standards for training and certification of seafarers and maritime officers
17 Apr 2026
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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.
Detailed analysis
PRO
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…
Full official title
Enmiendas de 2023 a la parte A del Código de formación, titulación y guardia para la gente de mar (Código de Formación), adoptadas en Londres el 8 de junio de 2023 mediante Resolución MSC.541(107).