IMO: Conference agrees new provisions on hours of rest for watchkeepers

Conference of Parties to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, Manila, the Philippines, 21-25 June 2010 A Diplomatic Conference to adopt amendments to the STCW Convention, (successfully completed in Manila on 25 June 2010 - see briefing 32/2010) has also agreed, by consensus, a series of new provisions on the issue of ""fitness for duty - hours of rest"", to provide watchkeeping officers aboard ships with sufficient rest periods.

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Keywords: CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERS, 1978, MANILA

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Related Topics: International Maritime Organization

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