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In STCW Training News update nr. 19: Guideline CoC voyages near the international coast

June 2026

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Legislative change raises questions about CoC voyages near the international coast

Since the legislative change introduced last year, there has been considerable uncertainty within the maritime sector regarding its impact on Certificates of Competency for voyages near the international coast. What exactly has changed? Which CoC’s remain valid? And what does this mean for seafarers who have to deal with these regulations in practice?

To provide greater clarity, we have summarized the changes, background information and key points of attention in the article below.

Guideline CoC voyages near the International coast

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