Tag: certification

Recognizing that mariner mental health concerns may adversely affect vessel operations and life at sea, the US Coast Guard shed focus on the issue, assuring mariners that seeking mental health care will not jeopardize their medical certification. 

The US Coast Guard shared equipment manufacturers' guidance to seek approval of pilot ladders and embarkation ladders that meet ISO 799-1:2019 or ISO 5489:2008, respectively, as well as current guidance on embarking and disembarking of pilots.

The US Coast Guard reminded US flag towing vessel owners and operators that their vessels must possess the appropriate certificates and endorsements for the intended voyage.

In an effort to support shipping companies face the difficulties brought by the COVID-19 outbreak, the Cyprus Shipping Deputy Ministry put in place some special arrangements.

The ship classification society, Indian Register of Shipping, launched a new service to provide certification of marine containers

Industry’s strong response during consultation on Australian near coastal seafarer certification provided valuable feedback on the suggested changes to make seafarer certification easier to understand and apply.

It is known that due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation, several seafarers may still face challenges in renewing their STCW certificates.

Transport Canada issued revised temporary measures pertaining to marine personnel certificates, discharge books, marine medical certificates and general marine counter services implemented during the ongoing pandemic.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency and the US Department of Agriculture have recently issued their joint reminder about pre-certification requirements for ships that have been in areas regulated for Asian gypsy moth (AGM) during specified risk periods.

In light of the second wave of coronavirus pandemic, the American P&I Club is further extending the validity PEME certificates to April 15, 2021.