According to an article published by Tanker Shipping and Trade, Palau International Ship Registry (PISR) has been recognized by IMO as fully complying with the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW).
Proposal approvedAt IMO headquarters in London, secretary-general Kitack Lim’s proposal was approved by the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) giving PISR’s white list status under STCW Convention 1978.
The STCW Convention sets minimum...
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