Define: STCW

The meaning of “STCW” differs based on where it is used. We list many below, then combine them into one or more market-standard definitions.

How is STCW defined in a legal contract?

  • STCW means the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, created in 1978, amended in 1995 and 2010, it includes every amendment or substitution made to it. Seen in 27 SEC filings
  • STCW means the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, it takes into account any amendments made. Seen in 19 SEC filings
  • STCW means the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers established in 1978, includes amendments or supplements made at any time. Seen in 10 SEC filings
  • STCW means the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, originally assembled in 1978 and amended in 1995. Seen in 10 SEC filings
  • STCW means the international convention establishing standards for Training Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, enacted in 1978/95, with regards to any amendments applied. Seen in 5 SEC filings
  • STCW means the International Convention for Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers created in 1995. Seen in 4 SEC filings
  • STCW means the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers developed in 1978 and amended in 1995, with any potential future amendments considered. Seen in 3 SEC filings

Note: The Genie AI Legal Assistant pulled this data out of the SEC EDGAR Database of 500,000 records from the past 22 years of filings. We regularly update this page as new filings and definitions come in.

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Which definition should you use?

🤔 Our AI Legal Assistant has combined and improved the above descriptions to create market-standard 'Genie definitions' below, with guidance on which documents and which industry to use for each.

Genie Definition 1

  • STCW means the 1978 International Convention with every change on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • In circumstances where an employee is being hired for a maritime position.
  • In transactions dealing with maritime logistics and operations.
  • In the drafting of safety guidelines for seafarers.

Relevant Sectors

Genie Definition 2

  • STCW means the International Convention defining Standards, Certification and Watchkeeping guidelines for Seafarers as established and amended from 1978 onwards.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • In agreements involved in providing training services in the marine industry.
  • In drafting contracts for maritime consulting services.
  • In circumstances where marine safety guidelines are under review or consideration.

Relevant Sectors

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STCW means the 1978 International Convention with every change on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers

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