JapaneseSTCW-FFollowing the ratification of the Convention, the Act on Ship Officers and Small Vessel Operators was amended to include specific fishing vessels.^{* XNUMX}The amendment to stipulate new requirements for crewing will be implemented in February 2026.14It will come into effect from today.

In accordance with this revision, the Department of Marine Science at our university will continue to operate as usual.STCWIn addition to the first-class training facility for third-class marine officers (navigation), which meets the requirements of the Convention,18 The university has been approved as a university that meets the subjects designated by the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism as stipulated in Article 4, Paragraph 2, Item (b).

When boarding a designated fishing vessel, you must submit your "Marine Competency License" and "Certificate of Completion" to the Regional Transport Bureau, etc.STCW-FYou can receive a "Fisherman's Convention Competency Certificate" as a document that proves that you have the knowledge and skills required by the Convention.

For more information, please visit the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and TourismHP for more information.

( https://www.mlit.go.jp/maritime/maritime_fr10_000043.html ）

*1 A vessel engaged in fishing,

　　　- Total tonnage sailing outside the exclusive economic zone20Vessels of over 1000 tons

　　　- International total tonnage navigating within the exclusive economic zone950Vessels of over 1000 tons

　　　This refers to.