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Mariner Licensing and Documentation (MLD)

THE STCW CONVENTION:
A HANDBOOK OF HIGHLIGHTS

Cover Page
Caution Statement
Introduction
Parts that make up the Whole
An International Agreement
Commentary on Chapter I:
General Provisions
Commentary on Chapter II:
Master and Deck Department
Commentary on Chapter III:
Engine Department
Commentary on Chapter IV:
Radiocommunication & Radio
Personnel
Commentary on Chapter V:
Special Training for Personnel
on Certain Types of Ships
Commentary on Chapter VI:
Emergency, Occupational Safety,
Medical Care and Survival Functions
Commentary on Chapter VII:
Alternative Certification
Commentary on Chapter VIII:
Watchkeeping
This handbook should not be used as the sole source of information on the STCW convention or the STCW Code. Reference should be made directly to the STCW Convention and STCW Code to ensure full understanding and proper interpretation concerning any specific subject area. Additionally, the text & opinions expressed in this handbook are not to be considered an official U.S. Coast Guard interpretation of STCW, nor does it describe U.S. implementing regulations and policies.

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Last Modified 8/21/2008