STCW Convention | Manila Amendments 2010 | Certificates, Rest Hours & PSC | MMD Orals & exam

STCW Convention Explained | Manila Amendments 2010 | Certificates, Rest Hours & PSC | MMD Orals Guide This video explains the STCW Convention (Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers), which sets international standards to ensure safety at sea, protection of life, property, and the marine environment. It covers the purpose of STCW, including mandatory training, medical fitness, Certificates of Competency (COC), Certificates of Proficiency (COP), and flag state endorsements for officers, ratings, and GMDSS operators. A major focus is on the STCW 2010 Manila Amendments, which modernized maritime training by introducing ECDIS, leadership and teamwork skills, MARPOL awareness, stricter medical standards, drug and alcohol limits, and mandatory certification for ratings such as Able Seafarer Deck and Engine. The video explains dispensation rules, clarifying that dispensations are allowed only in exceptional necessity, usually not exceeding six months, and are rarely granted for Masters or Chief Engineers. It also highlights the role of Port State Control in checking certificates, endorsements, and detecting fraudulent documents. Rest hour regulations are explained in detail, including the requirement for minimum 10 hours rest in 24 hours and 77 hours rest in 7 days, permitted exceptions, division of rest periods, and emergency overrides during situations such as fire, pollution, or other unforeseen events. This video is highly useful for Merchant Navy cadets, deck and engine officers, GMDSS operators, and candidates preparing for MMD orals and STCW examinations. 🌐 CONNECT WITH SAILOR RIDER YouTube:    / @sailor_rider   Facebook:   / 19imzynlrp   Instagram:   / sailor_rider   Threads: https://www.threads.com/@sailor_rider 🏷 SEO stcw convention explained stcw manila amendments 2010 stcw rest hours rules certificate of competency coc certificate of proficiency cop stcw dispensation rules port state control stcw merchant navy training mmd orals stcw seafarer certification rules #STCW #ManilaAmendments #MerchantNavy #MMDOrals #SeafarerTraining