STCW Made Simple

STCW-95 Requirements for Vessels greater than 200 Gross Tons, operating outside the boundary line. Mariners who begin a sea career before August 1, 1998 may continue to meet STCW-98 until February 1, 2002. Mariners who begin a sea career after August 1, 1998 must meet the requirements of STCW-95.

SECTION A - STCW-95 Requirements

  1. Basic Safety Training (BST) REQUIRED FOR ALL!
    a. Personal / Water Survival
    b. Fire Prevention / Fire Fighting
    c. Personal Safety & Social Responsibilities
    d. Elementary First Aid
  2. Meet D.O.T. physical standards
  3. Global Maritime Distress Satellite System (GMDSS), and Automatic Radar Plotting Aids (ARPA) operations. (Masters/Mates MAY require).
  4. Proficiency Assessment - Operation of Survival Craft
    ALL licensed officers (Deck/Engineering) also Able Seaman, QMED/Oilers, and Lifeboatman WILL require.
  5. Bridge Teamwork Management Procedures (Required for Masters/Mates).
If
You . . .
 And You
Want To . . .		 Then . . .
Hold a
CG
MDD or
License		 Renew Before Feb. 1, 2002 You MMD or License will be renewed for a 5 yr. period
AND
Your STCW-78 Form will expire on Jan. 31, 2002
AND
To continue to sail on vessels subject to STCW after Jan. 31, 2002, you must meet the STCW-95 requirements listed in the table above.
Hold a
CG
MMD or
License		 Upgrade or increase scope before Feb. 1, 2002. If credible sea service for upgrade or increase of scope began BEFORE August 1, 1998, STCW-78 applies.
If credible sea service for upgrade or increase of scope began AFTER August 1, 1998, STCW-95 requirements listed in the table above apply.
Do NOT
hold a
CG
MMD or
License		 Apply for one after August 1, 1998. If your sea service began BEFORE August 1, 1998, then STCW-95 Basic Safety Training is REQUIRED
AND
Meet all other present existing standards for STCW-78 (Form issued by USCG - Mariners MUST meet STCW-95 requirements listed in the table above in order to continue service after February 1, 2002.
If your sea service began AFTER August 1, 1998, then you MUST MEET THE STCW-95 REQUIREMENTS.
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