Which STCW chapter addresses Special training requirements for personnel on certain types of ships?

• A. Engine department
• B. Radio communication and radio operations
• C. Special training requirements for personnel on certain types of ships
• D. Watchkeeping

Answer: (C)

Special training requirements for personnel on certain types of ships is the chapter that specifically lays out additional, ship-type specific training beyond the general STCW requirements. Its purpose is to identify which crew members need extra qualifications for particular vessel types (such as tankers, chemical carriers, LNG/LPG ships, etc.), what those trainings cover, and the minimum standards or durations. Because the question is asking which chapter addresses those ship-type specific training requirements, this chapter is the direct match to that topic.

The other chapters cover different areas: engine department deals with engine-room training and qualifications, radio communications and radio operations cover GMDSS and radio-related standards, and watchkeeping focuses on duties, procedures, and rest requirements for keeping watches. These are distinct topics and do not address the specialized, ship-type training referenced in the question.