INTERNATIONAL OBLIGATIONS

INTERNATIONAL OBLIGATIONS

⚫ Training and certification of seagoing personnel are contained in

the following “International Instruments”

1. STCW ’78, as amended 1995 and 2010

2. STW Conference Resolutions
4. ILO’s Maritime Labor Convention 2006
5. SOLAS Convention
6. MARPOL Convention
7. ITU Radio Regulations
8. 1995 STCW-F Convention
 STCW ’78, as amended 1995 and 2010
STW Conference Resolutions

❑ Applies to all seafarers serving on board sea-going merchant ships

❑ Exemption - those serving on:
• warships, naval auxiliaries or other ships owned by the state and engaged
only on governmental non-commercial service;
• fishing vessels; and
• pleasure yachts not engaged on trade or wooden ships or primitive built.
❑ The 1995 amendments adopted the STCW Code
❑ 2010 amendments adopted the certifications to Able Seafarers and the
Electro-technical officers and ratings.
❑ STCW Conference Resolutions - recommendations that have been
agreed by all States participating in the conference
 ILO’s Maritime Labor Convention 2006
Titles:
1: Minimum requirements for
seafarers to work on a ship
2: Conditions of employment
3: Accommodation,
recreational facilities, food
and catering
4: Health protection, medical
care, welfare and social
security protection
5: Compliance and
enforcement
International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea
(SOLAS)
Chap. Content
I General: Inspection & survey, issue of certificates, control
II Subdivision, stability, fire protection Stability Code FTP & FSS Code
III Life-saving appliances LSA Code
IV Radio communications
V Safety of navigation
VI Carriage of cargoes CSS Code (1.9) IGC Code IMSBC Code
VII Carriage of dangerous goods IMDG Code IBC Code IGC Code INF Code
VIII Nuclear ships
IX Management for the safe operation of ships ISM Code
X Safety measures for high speed craft HSC Code
XI-1 Special measures to enhance maritime safety A.744 (18)
XI-2 Special measures to enhance maritime security ISPS Code
XII Additional safety measures for bulk carriers
XIII Verification of Compliance
IV Safety Measures for Ships Operating in Polar Waters Polar Code
International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from
Ships (MARPOL)
Radio Regulations of the International Telecommunication Union
(ITU RR)
The ITU is the UN Specialized Agency charged
with the responsibility for all telecommunications
matters, including management of the radio
spectrum.
International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification
and Watchkeeping for Fishing Vessel Personnel
(STCW-F), 1995
Entered into force on 29 September 2012.

Sets the certification and minimum training requirements for

crews of seagoing fishing vessels of 24 metres in length and
above. The Convention consists of 15 Articles and an annex
containing technical regulations.

First to establish basic requirements on training, certification

and watchkeeping for Fishing Vessel Personnel on an
international level. The Convention prescribes minimum
standards relating to training, certification and watchkeeping
for Fishing Vessel Personnel, which countries are obliged to
meet or exceed.
International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification
and Watchkeeping for Fishing Vessel Personnel
(STCW-F), 1995
■ Efforts to improve the training, certification and
watchkeeping standards of fishing vessel personnel have
been adopted as recommendations in Assembly resolutions
■ Document for Guidance on Fishermen's Training and
Certification was jointly produced by IMO and the Food
and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the International
Labour Organization (ILO) - 1995
■ In 1995, IMO/FAO/ILO reviewed the Document for
Guidance with particular reference to relevant resolutions
of the STCW-F Convention.
■ Document for Guidance on Training and Certification of
Fishing Vessel Personnel – 2000, published by IMO 2001
What are the “International Instruments” that a member state needs
to refer to in qualifying seafarers who will board as seagoing
personnel on vessels that are flying its flag?

1. STCW ’78, as amended 1995 and 2010

2. STW Conference Resolutions
4. ILO’s Maritime Labor Convention 2006
5. SOLAS Convention
6. MARPOL Convention
7. ITU Radio Regulations
8. 1995 STCW-F Convention