Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular No. 7-97. Guidance on STCW QualityStandards Systems (QSS) for Merchant Mariner Courses or Training Programs

摘要

All training that is required by the International Convention on Standards ofTraining, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) must be monitored as part of a quality standards system (QSS). The entire process of applying for, obtaining, and maintaining a U.S. Coast Guard license or document is the responsibility of the Merchant Marine Licensing and Documentation (MMLD) Program. The MMLD Program fulfills the requirements of STCW's quality standards system.