Data received on certificates and endorsements issued to seafarers
The New Year saw a further phase in the development of EMSAs STCW Information System, with data now being received on certificates and endorsements issued to seafarers by EU maritime administrations.
Directive 2008/106/EC (as amended) on the minimum level of training of seafarers provides for the collection and analysis of data which will allow EMSA to compile annual statistics on the number of EU and non-EU seafarers entitled to serve on board EU flagged ships. This will benefit member states, maritime administrations, policy makers, and the shipping industry in general.
At a time when organisations are finding it difficult to identify qualified people to work on board ships, the system is once again showing considerable added value with this latest development
New STCW training package validated
Member state administrations, together with those from accession and SAFEMED countries, can look forward to sending their staff on a new STCW training course developed by EMSA, following its validation during the trial run held on 16-20 February. This training offers an overview of the STCW Convention and Code, including the 2010 Manila amendments.
Following the validation, some modifications will be introduced and the new training package will start being delivered in June.
Source: EMSA
