Our contribution
Opatija, 28 September 2011
Sector Leader B.1.3, Training of Seafarers
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 European Commission
 EU Member States
 Proper implementation of
STCW
 Qualified seafarers on
board EU ships
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On behalf of the 27 MS
Common methodology
Sharing of results
Reduced costs
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Inspection visits
• In cooperation with the
competent authority
• Maritime Administration
• Maritime Education and
Training institutions
• Assessed by the EC
• Decision taken by COSS
(Recognition/Refusal/Withdraw)
• Every five years
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STCW
Convention
EU Directive
2008/106
Assistance to the Commission to verify on a
regular basis (at least every five years) that
Member States comply with the minimum
requirements laid down by (this) Directive
(article 25, Dir 2008/106)
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STCW
Convention
EU Directive
2008/106
Assistance to the Commission and the
Member States to verify whether the country
concerned meets all the requirements of the
STCW Convention and the appropriate
measures have been taken to prevent fraud
involving certificates
(article 19, Dir 2008/106)
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Non-EU countries
of certificates
Article 19
1. Request for recognition by the MS to the EC
2. Assessment carried out by the EC assisted by EMSA
3. Decision on recognition of the country taken by EC
through COSS
4. MS’ decision to endorse the certificates issued by
that country (undertaking)
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Non-EU countries
of certificates
Article 19
1. MS’ notification to the EC
2. Re-assessment by the EC assisted by EMSA
3. EC’s notification to the country of the withdrawal
(within 2 months’ unless measures are taken to
ensure compliance with the STCW requirements)
4. Decision on the withdrawal by the EC through COSS
5. MS informed to implement adequate measures
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Non-EU countries
of recognition
Article 19
1. On a regular basis, at least every 5 years
2. Reassessment by the EC assisted by
EMSA
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1. Quality Management: Art. I and Reg. I/8
2. Programme and Course approval: Art. I and IX and Reg. I/6, I/8,
I/11 and I/12
3. Monitoring and Evaluation of Training and Assessment: Art. I
and IX and Reg. I/6 and I/8
4. Qualification and Training of Assessors, Instructors and
Supervisors: Art. I and Reg. I/6 and I/8
5. Assessment of Competence: Art. I and Reg. I/6, I/8 and I/12
6. On-board Training: Art. I and Reg. I/6, I/8 and I/12
7. Certification and Endorsement: Art. I and VI and Reg. I/2, I/3,
I/8 and I/9
8. Registration: Art. I and Reg. I/8 and I/9
9. Revalidation: Art. I and Reg. I/2, I/8, I/9 and I/11
10.Medical Standards: Art. I and Reg. I/9
11.Incompetence and Fraud Prevention: Art. I and Reg. I/5 and I/8
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1. Quality Management: Art. I and Reg. I/8
2. Course Design, Review and Approval: Art. I and Reg.
I/6, I/8 and I/12
3. Staff Qualification and Training: Art. I and Reg. I/6 and
I/8
4. Training Facilities: Art. I and Reg. I/6 and I/8
5. Monitoring and Supervision of Training: Art. I and Reg.
I/6 and I/8
6. Use of Simulators: Art. I and Reg. I/8 and I/12
7. Examination: Art. I and Reg. I/6, I/8 and I/12
8. Admission of Students and Issue of Documentary
Evidence: Art. I and Reg. I/8 and I/9
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On site visit
• Plan and schedule inspection visit
• Inform the management of entities to be inspected
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• Keep the inspection on track
• Review identified deficiencies with staff to
understand failures and gather valid evidence
• Wrap-up inspection visit with staff and
management informing of the main issues
Evidence of compliance
or non-compliance
 Documents and records
 Interviews with staff (Management,
Operational and Support Levels)
 Review of equipment and facilities
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Inspected Countries (as of July 2011)
• 22 Member States
• 32 non-EU countries
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Assist the EC
• Verify on a regular
basis and at least
every five years
that MS comply
with the provisions
of the Directive
(article 25,
Directive
2008/106/EC)
EMSA
Inspection
Factual Report
EC
Assessment
Report
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EC
Assessment
No
Non-Compliance
Yes
• Inspection criteria:
EC Directive
Compliance
Infringement
Procedure
Assist EC and MS for
the purpose of
recognition of CoCs
• to verify whether the
country concerned
meets all the
requirements of the
STCW Convention (5
years cycle) (article
19, Directive
2008/106/EC)
EMSA
Inspection
Factual Report
CAP from
Inspected
Country
EC
Assessment
Report
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Yes
EMSA Follow-up
Factual Report
• Inspection criteria:
STCW Convention &
STCW Code
EC
Decision on
Follow-up visit
No
EC
Assessment
assisted
by COSS
Yes
Decision on
Recognition
published in OJ
No
Decision on
Non-Recognition
• Individual EU Member States were
conducting by themselves the
assessment of compliance
• Inspected countries had to deal
with different evaluations
(inspections)
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• The system became
centralised
• A common
methodology is used
• The costs are reduced
• The findings are
dissemminated
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Phase 1 – Reliable info on
Maritime Administrations + MET institutions
Maritime Administrations – Seafarers’
Division
• Certification system;
• Certificates issued (number of seafarers);
• Fraudulent certificates;
MET Institutions
• Programmes and courses offered;
• Students and diplomas;
• Training Facilities;
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Phase 2 – Reliable info on Seafarers
Seafarers
supply
 The total number of CoCs issued
by country?
 The total number of EU certified
seafarers?
 The number of seafarers from
third countries serving on board
ships flying the flag of an EU
Member State?
 The Age profile of EU seafarers?
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 The number of cadets from MET
institutions versus the age profile
of existing seafarers?
 The real shortage of EU seafarers?
 The impact will face the EU shipping
industry if EC will decide to withdraw
the recognition of CoCs issued by a
third country?
 The trends on seafarers supply in EU?
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MS 1
EDR
MS n
EDR
MS 2
EDR
STCW-IS
Human Interactions
Norway
EDR
Iceland
EDR
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Different institutions have a role to play
IMLA has also a role to play
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