What are the STCW certificates?

An STCW certificate means all official documents required under STCW and includes certificates of competence, endorsements, certificates of proficiency, and any documentary evidence showing that a requirement of the convention has been met.

What is Oicnw?

Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch (OICNW) is a Certificate of Competency (CoC) and an STCW endorsement with tonnage limitations for the deck officer on a sea going merchant ship. The Second officer/Second mate is a qualified OICNW watch stander, directing the bridge team and navigating the ship.

What is STCW regulation?

International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW), 1978 sets minimum qualification standards for masters, officers and watch personnel on seagoing merchant ships and large yachts.

What is COP in STCW?

All seafarers serving or intending to serve in certain functions on board ship required to carry a Certificate of Proficiency (COP) or documentary evidence, in accordance with the requirements of Chapter II, III, V and VI of the 2010 Manila Amendments to the STCW Convention.

What are the requirements for a STCW rating?

Regulation II/4. Mandatory minimum requirements for certification of Ratings forming part of a navigational watch. The holder of this certificate of rating meets the standard of competence specified in Section A-II/4 of the STCW Code. Regulation II/5.

What do you need to know about STCW II / 2?

The minimum knowledge, understanding and proficiency required for certification is listed in column 2 of table A-II/2. This incorporates, expands and extends in depth the subjects listed in column 2 of table A-II/1 for officers in charge of a navigational watch.

Are there national endorsement requirements for STCW certification?

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.

What is the purpose of a STCW certificate?

While the specific requirements for the STCW will continue to change, the overall purpose remains the same: it promotes safety and protects property, human lives and the environment. The IMO is continually trying to come up with new regulations and best practices that will protect the lives of mariners.