STCW Convention Principles and Amendments

The video provides an overview of the STCW Convention, detailing its history, structure, and importance for maritime training and certification. It explains the STCW code's mandatory and recommendatory parts, competence levels, and certification processes. The video also covers the history of the STCW, including the 1995 and 2010 Manila amendments, and discusses the concept of whitelist countries and compliance. It concludes with the implications for non-whitelist countries and invites feedback from viewers.

What does STCW stand for?

• Standards of Training Certification and Watchkeeping

• Standards of Training Certification and Warfare

• Standards of Training Certification and Weather

• Standards of Training Certification and Welfare

Which part of the STCW code is mandatory?

• Part A

• Part B

• Part D

• Part C

How many functions are grouped under Part A of the STCW code?

• Five

• Six

• Eight

• Seven

What was the main focus of the STCW 78 before the 1995 amendments?

• Environmental protection

• Safety procedures

• Knowledge

• Practical application

What is the purpose of the whitelist in the context of the STCW Convention?

• To identify countries that have rejected the STCW Convention

• To list countries that have not ratified the convention

• To identify countries that fully comply with the STCW Convention

• To list countries that have partially ratified the convention

What happens if a ship is flagged by a non-whitelist country?

• It is exempt from inspections

• It can be denied entry or detained

• It receives preferential treatment

• It is automatically accepted in all ports

What principle is the STCW Convention based on, similar to other IMO conventions?

• Selective treatment

• Non-discriminatory treatment

• Non-favorable treatment

• Preferential treatment

When did the Manila amendments come into force?

• 1st January 2010

• 1st January 2011

• 1st January 2013

• 1st January 2012

What was one of the changes introduced by the Manila amendments regarding rest hours?

• Rest hours were decreased

• Rest hours were eliminated

• Rest hours were increased to 77 hours over 7 days

• Rest hours were unchanged

Which new certification requirement was introduced by the Manila amendments?

• Certification for able seafarers

• Certification for marine biologists

• Certification for shipbuilders

• Certification for port authorities