EVALUATING STCW PRACTICAL DEMONSTRATIONS: WHAT DO I NEED?

The 1978 International Convention on Standards and Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) was the first attempt by the international community to establish uniform international standards for the qualifications of merchant marines. While the 1978 convention was notable, it was too vague for an effective international program. This article discusses the 1993 proposal of a revision to the existing convention in order to...