| International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Fishing Vessel Personnel |
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Status
of agreement
| Basic information |
| Date of adoption | 7 July 1995 |
| Place of adoption | London, United Kingdom |
| Entry into force |
Not in force |
| Authentic text(s) | Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, Spanish |
| Summary of provisions |
Objectives
To promote safety of life and property at sea and the protection of the marine environment by establishing international standards of training, certification and watchkeeping for personnel employed on board fishing vessels so as to ensure that seagoing fishing vessel personnel are qualified and fit for their duties. [Preamble and Article 1(2)]
Scope
- Material
The Convention applies to personnel serving on board seagoing fishing vessels entitled to fly the flag of a party. [Article 3]
- Geographic
Global.
Organizational mechanism
The emphasis under the Convention is on action at the national level, but the International Maritime Organization performs various administrative, coordinating, secretariat and depositary functions.
| Description of agreement |
Text forthcoming.
| Further information and references |
- Internet sources