IMO International STCW-F Convention & Code with Mandatory Minimum Requirements for Fishing Vessel Personnel Certification
The International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Fishing Vessel Personnel (STCW-F) was adopted by IMO in 1995. On July 7, 1995 the STCW-F was adopted as a separate treaty as part of the comprehensive revisions to STCW. STCWF came into force on September 29, 2012.
STCW-F Code applies the principles of STCW to fishing vessels from ratifying states that are 24 meters in length and above and officers in the engine department of fishing vessels of powered by main propulsion machinery of 750 kW propulsion power or more. The STCWF Convention supports harmonization of qualifications by introducing a minimum level of training for everyone working on fishing vessels to which the Convention applies.
The 1995 STCW-F Convention is a binding treaty that sets certification and minimum training requirements for crews of seagoing fishing vessels with the aim to promote the safety of life at sea and the protection of the marine environment, taking into account the unique nature of the fishing industry and the fishing working environment.
The STCW-F Code not only contains mandatory provisions for certification of skippers, officers, engineer officers and radio operators of fishing vessels, but also contains important provisions on basic safety training, which are applicable to all fishing vessel personnel; and watchkeeping provisions.
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STCW-F Certification for Fishing Vessels
Chapter II: STCW-F Certification of Skippers, Officers, Engineer Officers and Radio Operators
- Skipper Fishing Unlimited on Fishing Vessels > 24m: Mandatory minimum requirements for certification of skippers on fishing vessels of 24 meters in length and over operating in unlimited waters.
- OICNW-Fishing Unlimited on Fishing Vessels > 24m: Mandatory minimum requirements for certification of officers in charge of a navigational watch on fishing vessels of 24 meters in length and over operating in unlimited waters.
- Fishing Skipper Limited on Fishing Vessels > 24m: Mandatory minimum requirements for certification of skippers on fishing vessels of 24 meters in length and over operating in limited waters.
- OICNWF Limited on Fishing Vessels > 24m: Mandatory minimum requirements for certification of officers in charge of a navigational watch on fishing vessels of 24 meters in length and over operating in limited waters.
- Chief Engineer & Second Engineer Fishing Vessels > 750 kW: Mandatory minimum requirements for certification of chief engineer officers and second engineer officers of fishing vessels powered by main propulsion machinery of 750 kW propulsion power or more
- Radio Personnel on Fishing Vessels: Mandatory minimum requirements for certification of personnel in charge of or performing radiocommunication duties on board fishing vessels.
- Refresher for Skippers, Officers and Engineer on Fishing Vessels: Mandatory minimum requirements to ensure the continued proficiency and updating of knowledge for skippers, officers and engineer officers.
- GMDSS Personnel on Fishing Vessels: Mandatory minimum requirements to ensure the continued proficiency and updating of knowledge for GMDSS radio personnel.
Chapter III: STCW-F Basic Safety Training for All Fishing Vessel Personnel
- Basic Safety Training: Basic safety training for all fishing vessel personnel
Chapter IV Watchkeeping Provisions
- Watchkeeping Provisions for Fishing Personnel: Basic principles to be observed in keeping a navigational watch on board fishing vessels.
Disclaimer: For general information purpose only - please check with IMO STCW-F Convention for the latest requirements and accurate info