What is it about?
The paper explores the necessity of updating the Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping (STCW) Code to ensure that future seafarers can effectively operate Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) in future. It raises the question of whether the STCW Code should remain unchanged in defining competence standards or adopt insights from skills and competency frameworks used in other industries. A systematic literature review was conducted to assess whether prior research has examined the feasibility of adapting the STCW Code into a skills and competency framework. The study also identifies essential characteristics needed in such frameworks to maintain the relevancy of the STCW Code for the evolving maritime workforce.
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Why is it important?
This paper aims to contribute to the improvement of seafarer training by providing insights and recommendations based on a thorough review of existing knowledge in the field.
Perspectives
Should the STCW Code continue in its current form in laying down the standards of competence, or should it draw lessons from skills and competency frameworks used for the workforce of other industries? There is a debate on whether the STCW Code should maintain its current standards of competence or adapt a new view point by incorporating lessons from skills and competency frameworks used in other industries. However, with the the advent of 'smart' ships the workplace and competency requirement for seafaring is evolving. The paper explores whether the STCW Code can be translated into a skills and competency framework and examines the essential characteristics that should be included or are already present in the Code to ensure its continued relevance.
Dr G. Reza Emad
University of Tasmania
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This page is a summary of: Investigating the characteristics of skills and competency frameworks through a systematic literature review: a feasibility study to revise the STCW Code for seafarer training, Australian Journal of Maritime & Ocean Affairs, July 2024, Taylor & Francis,
DOI: 10.1080/18366503.2024.2374606.
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