STCW AND THE MARITIME ADMINISTRATION: CHANGE AS OPPORTUNITY

The Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (1995) (STCW) has been heralded as a significant step toward progress in maritime training. This article examines the position taken by the United States Maritime Administration (MARAD), which is to view STCW as a change in maritime training and qualifications that provides an opportunity for improvement in the United States because STCW fosters better interaction among government implementers, industry beneficiaries, and training providers.

• Corporate Authors:

  United States Coast Guard

  National Maritime Center, 4200 Wilson Boulevard
  Arlington, VA  United States  22203-1804
• Authors:
  • Krusa, C E
• Conference:
  • Proceedings of the Marine Safety Council
• Publication Date: 2000-3

Language

• English

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 27-30
• Serial:
  • Volume: 57
  • Issue Number: 1

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Certification; Human resources management; Maritime safety; Merchant marine; Performance evaluations; Qualifications; Standards; Training; Watchkeeping
• Identifier Terms: U.S. Maritime Administration
• Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Education and Training; Marine Transportation; Research;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00796259
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 22 2002 12:00AM