Know
Understand STCW and MLC requirements.
STCW & MLC
Two standards. One crew.
STCW sets competence. MLC 2006 sets conditions. A compliant crew needs both, and we support each.
01 · At a glance
Compliance in numbers
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frameworks every crew manager works to
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key terms in the flip cards
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maritime courses in our training catalogue
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featured courses with course codes
Interactive · Key terms
Five terms every crew manager knows
Tap or press a card to flip it.
Standards we work to
Standards behind every crew
STCW
Training, certification and watchkeeping standards.
MLC 2006
Seafarers’ working and living conditions.
BIMCO SHIPMAN
Standard ship management agreement behind contracts.
ISO 9001:2015
Quality protocols applied to the work.
IMO DCS · CII
Fuel data and carbon intensity tracking.
02 · In practice
How compliance is delivered
Module 01
Certified crew
Competence matched to the rank.
Courses → Module 02Rest and welfare
MLC-aligned conditions.
Crew mgmt → Module 03Vetting
CDC, references, medicals.
See vetting → Module 04Training upgrades
Courses for gaps and refreshers.
Featured → Module 05Class and Flag liaison
Part of ship management services.
Services → Module 06Records and reporting
IMO DCS and CII tracking.
Read more →03 · Compliance cycle
From standard to shipboard practice
Train
Close gaps with approved courses.
Practise
Apply standards on every watch.
Care
Rest, food and welfare to MLC standard.
04 · Courses
STCW-related training
North Star Maritime training lists 200+ maritime courses across deck, engine, tanker and cargo, offshore, security, simulator and ISO auditing, including Enclosed Space Entry and Bridge Team Management.
- Navigation and bridge
- Engineering and machinery
- Safety and operations
05 · Who it affects
Everyone on board
Deck officers
Watchkeeping and navigation.
Engineers and electricians
Machinery and electrical systems.
Ratings
Rest, food and welfare.
Interactive · Crew request builder
Which vessel, and who do you need?
Our services
North Star Maritime: ship management, training and careers
Maritime training · India
Focused maritime learning across navigation, engineering and safety.
Explore North Star Maritime training ↗- Navigation & bridgeAwareness, teamwork and decisions: bridge team management and navigation courses.
- Engineering & machinerySystems, control and understanding: engine room resource management and automation.
- Safety & operationsPreparation, practice, responsibility: enclosed space entry, ballast water treatment.
- Featured trainingBridge Team Management Refresher, Engine Room Resource Management, Ballast Water Treatment Systems.
- Advanced trainingAdvanced Automation & Control Engineering, Leadership & Human Element course.
- 200+ maritime coursesDeck, engine, tanker and cargo, catering, offshore, security, simulator and ISO auditing.
Ship, crew and labour · India
International technical ship management, crew management and licensed seafarer labour supply from India.
Explore North Star Maritime ship management ↗- Technical ship managementSuperintendence, planned maintenance, drydocking, Class and Flag State compliance.
- Crew managementSTCW and MLC manning, credential vetting, training, welfare, travel and payroll.
- International labour supplyCertified electricians, 6G/TIG/MIG welders, structural fitters and skilled helpers.
- Dry-dock & riding repair squadsDry-dock superintendence and certified squads that board at anchor or en route.
- Pre-purchase vessel auditsIndependent technical audit of a vessel before you buy.
- Spares, procurement & liaisonMarine spares and procurement, Flag State and Class liaison.
Merchant Navy careers · India
Your complete gateway to Merchant Navy careers, from IMU-CET to Sri Lanka CoC.
Explore North Star Maritime careers ↗- IMU-CET coachingExpert coaching, 200+ practice papers and AI mock analytics.
- Deck officer programsDNS, BSc Nautical Science and Officer of Watch pathways.
- Engine officer programsGME, BTech Marine and Chief Engineer pathways.
- Rating coursesGeneral Purpose rating and engine rating courses.
- Sri Lanka CoC (White List)Facilitation of Sri Lanka Certificate of Competency under STCW recognition.
- Career guidance & placementA full cadet-to-captain roadmap, scholarships and loan guidance.
FAQ
Questions we are asked most
STCW stands for Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers. It sets training and certification standards that crew must meet. The North Star Maritime training offers maritime courses across navigation, engineering and safety.
The Maritime Labour Convention 2006 sets minimum standards for seafarers’ working and living conditions, including hours of work and rest, accommodation, food and medical care. North Star Maritime crew management follows MLC 2006 seafarer standards.
STCW concerns competence: training, certification and watchkeeping. MLC concerns conditions: rest hours, accommodation, welfare and medical care. A compliant crew needs both, which is why crew management aligns to each.
The North Star Maritime featured courses include Bridge Team Management Refresher, Engine Room Resource Management, Ballast Water Treatment Systems and Enclosed Space Entry, plus advanced training such as Leadership and Human Element.
Fatigue affects safety, so MLC 2006 and STCW set rest-hour expectations. Good crew management plans rotations and contracts around them. Learn how crew welfare and manning are handled. It also protects owners, because records of rest and work hours are checked during inspections and audits of the vessel.
North Star Maritime careers offers IMU-CET coaching, deck and engine officer programs, ratings and Sri Lanka CoC facilitation; see North Star Maritime career programs. These programs guide a candidate from the first entrance exam through to cadetship, and the team will explain which route fits your qualifications and goals.
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Compliance you can prove
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