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STCW

The International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (or STCW), sets qualification standards for personnel on seagoing ships. These requirements have been incorporated into U.S. Regulation and Policy for certain personnel. See U.S. Regulation, Policy, and STCW FAQs for more details about applicability, qualification, transition, and underlying national endorsement requirements.

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