Coast Guard Proposes Amendments to STCW Convention and STCW Code Regulations

Summary

The US Coast Guard is proposing changes to its regulations to align with the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, and the Seafarer's Training, Certification and Watchkeeping Code, in an effort to clarify and improve the credentialing process for US merchant mariners.