Transcription of A GUIDE FOR SEAFARERS
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STCWA GUIDE FOR SEAFARERST aking into account the 2010 Manila amendmentsINTERNATIONAL TRANSPORT WORKERS FEDERATIONF orewordIn June 2010 a diplomatic conference in Manila adopted a set of far-reaching andcomprehensive amendments to the 1978 International Convention on Training,Certification and Watchkeeping for SEAFARERS known to us all more conveniently asthe STCW Convention and its associated Code. This instrument has been described asone for the four pillars of the global maritime regulatory system, along with two otherIMO Conventions, SOLAS and MARPOL, and ILO s Maritime Labour Convention. Theamendments adopted mark the first major revision of the instrument since thoseadopted in 1995, which completely revised the original 1978 STCW shipping industry depends on competent, well-trained SEAFARERS to ensure safetyof life at sea, maritime security, efficiency of navigation and protection andpreservation of the marine environment.
GMDSS certificates. Section 3 deals with the requirements you need to meet once you are on board. This includes what documentation you must have with you at all times, ship-specific familiarisation training, training records and sea-going service. It also covers the regulations on alcohol and drug consumption, control procedures and penalties.
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