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5  European Commission  EU Member States  Proper implementation of STCW  Qualified seafarers on board EU ships  On behalf of the 27 MS  Common methodology  Sharing of results  Reduced costs

6 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

7 STCW Convention EU Directive 2008/106

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9 Article 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)

10 Article 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

11 Article On a regular basis, at least every 5 years 2. Reassessment by the EC assisted by EMSA

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14 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

15 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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17 On site visit Plan and schedule inspection visit Inform the management of entities to be inspected 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

18 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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28 Inspected Countries (as of July 2011) 22 Member States 32 non-EU countries

29 Assist the EC V erify 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) Inspection criteria: EC Directive Assist the EC V erify 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) Inspection criteria: EC Directive

30 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) Inspection criteria: STCW Convention & STCW Code 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) Inspection criteria: STCW Convention & STCW Code

31 Individual EU Member States were conducting by themselves the assessment of compliance Inspected countries had to deal with different evaluations (inspections)

32 The system became centralised A common methodology is used The costs are reduced The findings are dissemminated

33 Phase 2 – Reliable info on Seafarers Seafarers supply 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;

34  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?

35  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?

MS 1 EDR MS 2 EDR MS n EDR Norway EDR Iceland EDR

37 Different institutions have a role to play IMLA has also a role to play

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