Training for fishers – review of 1995 STCW-F Convention completed  

The Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW 9), meeting 6-10 February, completed its work to revise and update the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Fishing Vessel Personnel (STCW-F), which was adopted by IMO in 1995. The 1995 STCW-F Convention is a binding treaty that sets certification and minimum training requirements for crews of seagoing fishing vessels with the aim to promote the safety of life at sea and the protection of the marine environment, taking into account the unique nature of the fishing industry and the fishing working environment. 

STCW training provisions on bullying and harassment in the maritime sector, including sexual assault and sexual harassment (SASH) 

The Sub-Committee agreed to draft amendments to the Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) Code, to prevent and respond to bullying and harassment in the maritime sector, including sexual assault and sexual harassment (SASH). 

The move follows the agreement by the MSC at its 105th session to instruct the HTW SubCommittee to develop and finalize, as a matter of priority, relevant STCW training provisions in advance of the completion of the ongoing comprehensive review of the STCW Convention and Code. 

Comprehensive review of the STCW Convention and Code

Work commenced on the review. 

Read the full HTW 9 summary here.