What is STCW? Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping for Seafarers
You often hear this term, but what is STCW? STCW stands for Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping for Seafarers. The STCW Convention, also known as the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, is one of the most important regulations for merchant mariners.