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International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers 1978
Treaty Code:
M1978/07
Treaty Type:
Multilateral
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Responsible Department:
Administering Department:
Treaty Status:
In Force
Treaty Summary:
The 1978 STCW Convention was the first to establish basic requirements on training, certification and watchkeeping for seafarers on an international level. Previously the standards of training, certification and watchkeeping of officers and ratings were established by individual governments, usually without reference to practices in other countries. As a result standards and procedures varied widely, even though shipping is the most international of all industries.
The Convention prescribes minimum standards relating to training, certification and watchkeeping for seafarers which countries are obliged to meet or exceed.
NZ Adherence Status:
In Force
Adherence Type:
Acceded to
Signature Date:
Adherence Date:
30/07/1986
Expired:
No
Date Concluded:
07/07/1978
Place Concluded:
London
Entry Into Force Date:
28/04/1984
NZ Entry Into Force Date:
30/10/1986
Termination Date:
Withdrawal Date:
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NZ Objections:
No
NZ Reservations:
No
NZ Declarations:
No
NZ Territorial Applications:
Cook Islands, Niue
NZTS Number:
NZTS 1986, NO.18
UNTS Number:
1361 UNTS 190
Other References:
ATS 1984 NO 7
UKTS 1984 NO 50
CTS 1988 NO 36
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