Further to Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) STCW Advisory No. 1 published on 15 March 1997, please be informed that the following clarification in the implementation of the STWC ™95 is hereby issued:

1.         Until 01 February 2002, the MARINA shall continue to issue, recognize and endorse certificates in accordance with the provisions of the 1978 STCW Convention which applied immediately prior to 01 February 1997 in respect of those seafarers who commenced approved sea-going service, an approved education and training programme or an approved training course before 01 August 1998.

2.         Until 01 February 2002, MARINA shall continue to renew and revalidate certificates and endorsements in accordance with the provisions of the Convention which applied immediately prior to 01 February 1997.

3.         MARINA Memorandum Circular No. 82 or its subsequent amendments and pertinent Maritime Training Council (MTC) Circulars on training shall continue to be the guidelines in the issuance of endorsement of certificates.

This STCW Advisory No. 2 modifies STCW Advisory No. 1 dated 15 March 1997 insofar as the latter is inconsistent herewith.

Adopted: 10 Apr. 1997