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Source: DG Shipping, India·

Administration extends online revalidation of certificates of competency

Our summary. A notice extends the online route for revalidating certificates of competency. Seafarers can apply without visiting an office. Processing times are stated.

For: Crewing manager

Why it matters to you. Crews can renew from home; track each expiry in the wallet so none slips.

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Source: IMO media centre·

Comprehensive review of the training convention continues

Our summary. A meeting continues the review of the training and certification convention. It discusses digital certificates and new competences. A work plan for the coming sessions is agreed.

For: Crewing manager

Why it matters to you. Digital certificates are coming; a single record per seafarer makes the switch easy.

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Source: MPA Singapore media centre·

Port publishes updated crew change procedures

Our summary. Updated procedures describe how crew changes are arranged at the port. They list the documents and the notice period. A contact point for agents is given.

For: Crewing manager

Why it matters to you. Plan the notice period into the rotation so the change happens on the call, not the next one.

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Source: US Coast Guard newsroom·

Coast guard updates mariner credentialing processing notes

Our summary. A release updates processing notes for mariner credentials. It lists common application errors that delay issue. It points to the national maritime centre's guidance.

For: Master and crew

Why it matters to you. Avoid the listed errors and a credential arrives before the joining date, not after.

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Source: EMSA newsroom·

Agency reports on assessments of seafarer training systems

Our summary. A report summarises assessments of training and certification systems in several countries. It describes the method and the general findings. Country-level detail is in the full report.

For: Crewing manager

Why it matters to you. Recognition of certificates depends on these assessments; check the countries you recruit from.

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