Introduction

Compliance with the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW 2010) is essential to ensure safe maritime operations and enhance crew performance onboard vessels.

This professional training program is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive and practical understanding of certification, training, and competency requirements for all seafarer ranks. It focuses on real-world application to support effective compliance, crew management, and operational excellence.

The program also equips participants with practical tools for managing crew certification systems and workforce planning, ensuring alignment with international maritime standards.

Program Objectives

This program aims to enable participants to:

• Gain a comprehensive understanding of STCW 2010 certification and training requirements
• Identify certification requirements for all maritime ranks
• Differentiate between various types of certificates and their requirements
• Understand and apply the Competence – Training – Certification framework
• Recognize mandatory training requirements, including:
  • Basic Safety Training
  • Survival Craft & Rescue Boats
  • Advanced Fire Fighting
  • Medical First Aid
• Understand specialized training requirements for:
  • Tankers
  • Passenger Ships
• Analyze company and vessel responsibilities in compliance with STCW
• Identify the latest updates and requirements for seafarer promotion

Target Audience

• Crew Managers & Manning Agents
• Crew and Manning Department Staff
• Operations Managers & Designated Persons (DP)
• Training and HR Professionals in maritime organizations
• Personnel involved in crew/officer selection and evaluation
• Officers and Seafarers

Program Outline

Day 1: STCW 2010 Framework & Fundamentals

• Overview of STCW 2010 Convention
• Structure and key requirements
• Competence – Training – Certification framework
• Company and vessel responsibilities
• Shipboard familiarization (General, Safety, Security)

Day 2: Certification Requirements – Deck Department

• Master & Chief Mate certification requirements
• Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch (OICNW)
• Ratings forming part of a navigational watch
• Able Seafarer Deck
• Radio Operators
• Training and certification pathways for deck officers and crew

Day 3: Certification Requirements – Engine Department

• Chief Engineer & Second Engineer
• Officer in Charge of an Engineering Watch
• Electro-Technical Officer (ETO)
• Ratings forming part of an engineering watch
• Able Seafarer Engine
• Technical training and certification requirements

Day 4: Mandatory & Specialized Training

• Basic Safety Training (BST)
• Advanced Fire Fighting
• Survival Craft & Rescue Boats
• Medical First Aid
• In-Service Training
• Tanker-specific training requirements
• Passenger ship training requirements
• Familiarization, refresher, and updating training

Day 5: Advanced Applications & Compliance

• Crew certification matrix and documentation
• Certification requirements by vessel type and function
• Additional competency requirements under STCW 2010
• Seafarer promotion requirements
• STCW vs ISM vs MLC comparison
• Compliance deadlines and latest updates
• Case studies and practical applications