French State decision relating to resolution MSC.560(108)
Resolution MSC.560(108) on the 2024 amendments to Part A of the Seafarers’ Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) code introduces a new competency to Table A-VI/1-4 entitled "Contribute to the prevention of and response to violence and harassment, including sexual harassment, bullying and sexual assault".
In order to allow for the continuity of the activities of seafarers and ships, it has been decided that seafarers who hold a "certificat de base à la sécurité" issued before the date of transposition of the amendments into French law will have the validity of their "certificat de base à la sécurité" extended as normal until the expiry of their five-year validity period.
During the five-year refresher training provided for in Article 19 of the Order of 24 July 2013 on the revalidation of maritime training certificates, additional training on combating violence and harassment, including sexual harassment, intimidation and sexual assault, will be provided to these seafarers.
Please find below a letter signed by the Director of Seafarers that can be transmitted to Port State authorities during a control if needed.