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Transitional Provisions for the 2024 Amendments to the STCW Training Code on Prevention and Response to Violence, Harassment, and Sexual Assault

CIRCULAR No. DGGM-055 – Summary

Issued by: Felipe Arias, Director General, Panama Maritime Authority (AMP)
Date: December 2025
Subject: Transitional provisions for the 2024 amendments to the STCW Training Code on prevention and response to violence and harassment, including bullying, harassment, and sexual assault.

Key Points:

  1. Scope: Applies to all seafarers on Panamanian-flagged vessels, shipowners/operators, AMP-authorized maritime training centers, authorized doctors, and offices handling seafarer documentation.

  2. Seafarer Training:

    • From 1 January 2026, AMP-authorized training centers must deliver the Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities course using the updated Version 01 Guide.

    • The course includes new competencies on prevention and response to violence and harassment, including bullying, harassment, and sexual assault.

    • Compliance will be verified via audits, inspections, or monitoring.

    • Certificates must follow the new AMP template.

  3. Seafarer Certification & Documentation:

    • From 1 January 2026, all documentation applications requiring the course must include a certificate complying with the 2024 amendments.

    • Seafarers under contract before 1 January 2026 may complete their current contract; they must complete the updated training before their next contract.

    • Existing certificates and seafarer books remain valid until their expiry date.

  4. References:

Purpose: Ensure all maritime personnel and training centers comply with updated standards on prevention and response to violence and harassment in line with STCW 2024 amendments.

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