Experts to assess PH seafaring standardshome/News/Top Stories/Experts to assess PH seafaring standardsNext month, a group of international maritime experts will conduct an independent assessment of the Philippines’ conformity with the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). We will continue to comply with IMO standards for the benefit of our seafarers,” Marina officer-in-charge and administrator Vice Admiral Narciso Vingson Jr. was quoted as saying in a statement. The IMO is the International Maritime Organization. The government on Sunday expressed bullishness that the Philippines will continue to secure its place in the so-called White List of the IMO. “The DoTr-Marina is taking the necessary steps to consistently improve the country’s maritime education, training, examination and assessment system,” the agencies said in a joint statement.

Source: Manila Times March 24, 2019 16:18 UTC