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IMO, PH set STCW skills roadmap
The Manila Times 24 Feb 2026
During his high-profile visit to the Philippines, IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez announced the initiation of Phase 2 of the STCW review at the Regional Forum on the Effective Implementation of the STCW Convention and Code.
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HTW 12th session opens with focus on review of STCW Convention
SAFETY4SEA 24 Feb 2026
Review of the STCW Convention and Code. A key focus for the Sub-Committee this week is the ongoing review of the STCW Convention and Code, with more than 400 gaps identified during phase one of the review.
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Trajectory of Philippine STCW legislation and policy
The Manila Times 17 Feb 2026
As a flag state, a member state that employs seafarers from another member state may conduct an audit of the latter to verify faithful adherence to the STCW convention ... The Philippines became a party to the STCW Convention in May 1984.
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ROP receives International Maritime Accreditation
Muskat Daily 08 Feb 2026
This milestone confirms that the Command has met the rigorous global standards established by the International Convention on standards of training, certification and watchkeeping for seafarers (STCW 78) ... ....
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Seafarers warned on unaccredited STCW training
The Manila Times 13 Jan 2026
... and industry stakeholders against maritime training and consultancy centers that are not accredited to offer Standards of Training Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) courses.
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Maritime health experts welcome STCW amendments – but urge against checkbox compliance
Hellenic Shipping News Worldwide 09 Dec 2025
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Shipowners warned STCW compliance alone will not stop bullying at sea
SAFETY4SEA 09 Dec 2025
... (STCW) Convention, health and wellbeing experts are warning shipowners not to treat the changes as a mere compliance exercise. New STCW amendments introduce trauma-informed training from 2026.
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VIKAND Highlights Bullying and Harassment as Major Mental Health Concern Ahead of STCW Amendments
Hellenic Shipping News Worldwide 26 Nov 2025
With new amendments to the Standards of Training, Certification and ...
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DMA submits proposals for the upcoming revision of the STCW Convention
SAFETY4SEA 24 Nov 2025
As part of the Danish EU Presidency, the Danish Maritime Authority has submitted 28 proposals on behalf of the European Union to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) for the upcoming revision of the STCW Convention.
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AMSA: Revalidation of Australian STCW certificates
SAFETY4SEA 21 Nov 2025
The guidance relates to seafarers who hold Australian-issued STCW certificates of competency and proficiency and vessel owners, operators and masters who employ Australian STCW certificated seafarers.
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