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Updating UK seafarer training standards

Seeking views on implementing the Manila amendments to the standards of training, certification and watchkeeping (STCW) convention.

Last fetched 03 May 2026 · gov.uk
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Changes described by the ‘Manila amendments’ need to be made to UK law to ensure that UK trained seafarers receive the proper level of training needed to remain compliant with the international ‘standards of training, certification and watchkeeping’ (STCW) convention, so they can continue to work in international waters after 1 January 2017

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The MCA is experiencing technical problems with email. Unfortunately the email address for consultation responses is currently unavailable. If you would like to respond to this consultation by email, please send your comments to louise.binks@mcga.gov.uk .

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