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STCW Policies and Information
 
The National Maritime Center is responsible for issuing Merchant Mariner Credentials under the authority of the US Coast Guard. All changes and updated information regarding STCW guide can be found on our website.
 
 
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NMC and the U.S. Coast Guard are constantly reviewing and updating policies. Here is the latest regarding STCW policy :

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Date
10/15/2012
10/11/2012
10/11/2012
10/11/2012
01/04/2012
 
New or revised Merchant Mariner Credential checklists regarding STCW .

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Date Updated
10/17/2012
10/17/2012
10/17/2012
10/17/2012
10/17/2012
10/17/2012
10/17/2012
10/17/2012
10/17/2012

Title 46 Code of Federal Regulations

NMC mantains a complete list of U.S. Coast Guard Policy Letters that are directly related to our credentialing process. Please visit our Policy Letter website which breaks the Policy Letters down by subject and year.
 
The International Maritime Organization ...

Standards for Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping (IMO)

 
Frequentley Asked Questions regarding STCW implementation.

FAQ's

 
 
For additional information on policy guidance in STCW implementation, go back to Policy and Guidance.
 
 

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