Inspection of Certification for Seafarers under STCW after 1 January 2017

Certification for seafarers is verified during each PSC inspection. On 1 January 2017 new STCW requirements enter into force and seafarers may need new certificates.

 

In line with a recommendation from the International Maritime Organization (MSC.1/Circ.1560), the Paris MoU has agreed on a harmonized approach.

 

In cases where a seafarer's documentation complied with the requirements in force immediately before 1 January 2017, but was not in accordance with the requirements of the 2010 Manila Amendments to the STCW Convention, PSCOs should take a pragmatic and practical approach during inspections until 1 July 2017.

 

When a deficiency is found this will not result in the ship being detained.

 

However, a deficiency may be recorded and the master will be instructed to rectify the deficiency before 1 July 2017.


https://www.parismou.org/inspection-certification-seafarers-under-stcw-after-1-january-2017