Proposed updates to Minimum Safe Manning & STCW Regulations

Overview

Following feedback on the Isle of Man Ship Registry’s legislation at the IMO Instruments Implementation Code (III Code) Audit in 2021, we have undertaken a review of our regulations which apply SOLAS Chapter V Regulation 14 (Ships’ Manning). The relevant regulations are the Merchant Shipping (Manning and STCW) Regulations 2014.

Whilst updating these Regulations, we will also take the opportunity to apply some routine updates to apply the latest versions of STCW 1978 and the STCW Code.

Why your views matter

During our 2021 III Code Audit, the Isle of Man Ship Registry, received an audit finding that we had not fully applied SOLAS Chapter V Regulation 14.2.2 as the Merchant Shipping (Manning and STCW) Regulations 2014 did not require Passenger Ships under 500gt to hold a minimum safe manning document.

Following on from this, we have undertaken a review of all of SOLAS Chapter V Regulation 14 and accordingly we propose some minor amendments to the Regulations.

Whilst updating the Merchant Shipping (Manning and STCW) Regulations 2014, we will also take the opportunity to make some routine updates to apply the latest versions of STCW 1978 and the STCW Code.