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Summary
Under the direct instruction of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) and as may be requested by the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC), the Sub-Committee on Standards of Training & Watchkeeping (STW) considers matters related to the following subjects:
- minimum international standards for training and certification of seafarers;
- principles of safe watchkeeping;
- maritime safety, security, and environmental protection culture in all ship operations;
- review of the principles of safe manning of ships and training issues related to the human element taking into account technological, organizational, and social developments;
- promotion of awareness of lessons learned from the analysis of accident and incident reports and information;
- review, updating and revision of IMO model courses; and
- co-ordination with relevant UN bodies, IGOs and NGOs on international standards related to the training and certification of seafarers.
The United States is represented on the STW Sub-Committee by the Coast Guard. The Head of Delegation for STW is the Coast Guard's Marine Personnel and Qualifications Division Chief, Ms. Mayte Medina. Ms. Medina is supported by the Alternate Head of Delegation, Mr. Stephen Hubchen, the Administrative Program Manager, Mr. Davis Breyer, and the various delegation advisors.
Next Session: 44th Session of the STW Sub-Committee (STW 44)
IMO Meeting |
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| Provisional Agenda: | A summary of the items to be considered | |
| Meeting Date: | May 13-17, 2013 | |
| Meeting Location: | IMO Headquarters, London, England | |
U.S. Public Meeting |
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| The U.S. delegation holds a public meeting several weeks prior to departing for the IMO meeting. The purpose of the public meeting is to provide an opportunity for the public to interface with the Coast Guard on the U.S. position for each agenda item. Members of the public interested in attending must contact the meeting coordinator at least 7 days prior to the meeting. The basic meeting details are below however, additional details can be provided by contacting the meeting coordinator. | ||
| Meeting Date: | 0930, Tuesday, April 23, 2013 | |
| Meeting Location: | Coast Guard Headquarters, Room 6103 | |
| 2100 Second Street, SW | ||
| Washington, DC 20593 | ||
| Meeting Coordinator: | Mr. Davis Breyer | |
Previous Sessions
At the end of each STW meeting, a final report is prepared for submission to the Maritime Safety Committee. The final report provides a record of the issues discussed and actions taken by the Sub-Committee. The final reports of the most recent STW meetings are provided for your reference.
- STW 43 Final Report
- STW 42 Final Report
- STCW Conference 2 Final Acts
- STW 41 Final Report
- STW 41 Final Report Addendum 1
- STW 40 Final Report
- STW 40 Final Report Addendum 1
- STW 39 Final Report
- STW 38 Final Report
- STW 37 Final Report
- STW 36 Final Report
- STW 35 Final Report
Additional Documentation
Additional STW meeting documents can be made available by the Coast Guard for U.S. citizens only. Please contact Mr. Davis Breyer if you would like to obtain additional STW documents.
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