IMO: STCW Convention and Code

International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978

The International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978 (STCW Convention) aims to promote the safety of life and property at sea, and the protection of the marine environment by establishing international standards of training, certification and watchkeeping for seafarers.

This publication contains the Final Act of the 2010 Conference of Parties to the 1978 STCW Convention, resolutions adopted by that Conference, and the complete, consolidated text of the STCW Convention, including its original articles, revised annex and supporting STCW Code.

This edition incorporates the following amendments:

• 2014 amendments (resolutions MSC.373(93) and MSC.374(93));
•  2015 amendments (resolutions MSC.396(95) and MSC.397(95));
• 2016 amendments (resolutions MSC.416(97) and MSC.417(97));
• 2021 amendments (resolutions MSC.486(103) and MSC.487(103));
• 2023 amendments (resolutions MSC.540(107) and MSC.541(107)); and
• 2024 amendments (resolution MSC.560(108)).