Update STCW to address technical training

摘要

IMO's International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) is a requirement for OSV training. However, owners are investing in further levels of simulator training, e-learning, competency assessments and virtual reality (VR) technology. The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), which represents vessel owners' interests at IMO, has called on the governing body to update STCW to match the realities of modern training. ICS chairman Esben Poulsson has called for revisions to these rules, as many vessel owners and managers are adopting additional training and assessments of officers holding STCW certification.