On December 6th, the fifth independent evaluation report on the implementation of the amended International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW), 1978, submitted by the Chinese government, successfully passed the International Maritime Organization (IMO) 's rigorous review and confirmation process with zero issues..

China and ASEAN Issue Initiative to Establish New Regional Cooperation Mechanism for Maritime Labor Convention Compliance Cooperation.