On 22 to 26 January 2007 the IMO Sub-Committee on Standards of Training and Watchkeeping (STW) held its thirty-eighth session. An important agenda item concerned a “Comprehensive review of the STCW Convention and the STCW Code”. Subject to approval by MSC 83, a number of issues and relevant regulations will be considered. Among them issues related to resource management training. The below text is an extract from a condensed meeting report published at the IMO website:

 

 

“STCW Code Sections A-II master and deck department and A-III engine department, to increase emphasis on enhanced navigation and, in particular, of the berth-to-berth requirements, and of modern developments for integrated bridge systems, including ECDIS; include training recommendations on bridge resources and engine room resource management; provide training on maritime legislation to assist in protecting the crew, owner/operators and ships from breaching the increasing legislative requirements; promote a “safety culture” to embrace all levels and further emphasis on management training, including enhanced knowledge of occupational health and safety issues; and increase emphasis on fatigue management”

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