Mandatory STCW 2026 Amendments & New DG Shipping Courses: The Complete Seafarers Guide
Mandatory STCW 2026 Amendments Your Complete Roadmap to DG Shipping’s New Course Requirements Attention Seafarers: The Directorate General of Shipping (India) has released new circulars finalizing the implementation of STCW 2026 Amendments . These "Gap Closing" modules are now mandatory for the renewal of CoC (Certificate of Competency) and CoP (Certificate of Proficiency). 1. Advanced Environmental Awareness (Decarbonization) With the IMO's aggressive drive toward "Net Zero" emissions by 2050, the Decarbonization Module is now a critical requirement. This course is designed for all Operational and Management level officers. Focus: Alternative fuels like Methanol, Ammonia, and Hydrogen. EEDI & EEXI: Understanding Energy Efficiency Design Indices. Seafarer Role: Implementing Fuel Oil Data Collection Systems (DCS) onboard. 2. Mandatory New Standalone C...