- Singapore Maritime and Port Authority plans to extend ‘expiring’ STCW certificates.
- The extension for expiring certificates will be provided for a period of six months.
- Seafarers may be facing challenges in renewing their certificates issued due to COVID-19.
- IMO has issued circular to take a pragmatic and practical approach regarding the extension of certificates.
- It encouraged to apply for revalidation of the certificate before the expiry date.
According to an article published in Cyprus...
http://mfame.guru/sma-to-extend-expiring-stcw-certificates-in-the-light-of-covid-19/